10 Questions
According to functionalism, mental states are constituted solely by their
functional role
Functionalism developed as an alternative to which two theories of mind and behavior?
Identity theory and behaviorism
According to functionalism, how are mental states realized?
On multiple levels
What distinguishes functionalism from Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
Concern with effective brain functions
What does functionalism consider to be the defining characteristic of a mental state?
Its functional role
According to functionalism, what is the defining characteristic of a mental state?
Its functional role
What is functionalism's relationship to Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
Functionalism is an alternative to Cartesian dualism and physicalism
What is the theoretical level of functionalism?
Functional role
How are mental states realized according to functionalism?
On multiple levels
What motivated the development of functionalism?
The failure of the identity theory of mind
Test your knowledge of Functionalism in Philosophy of Mind with this quiz! Explore the concept of mental states, their functional role, and their relationship to other mental states, sensory inputs, and behavioral outputs. Challenge your understanding of functionalism as an alternative to the identity theory of mind.
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