10 Questions
Which theory holds that the brain's operation according to the laws of physics constitutes the mind?
Materialism
Who proposed the principle of induction, suggesting that general rules are acquired by repeated associations between their elements?
David Hume
In the context of knowledge acquisition, what does logical positivism combine according to the text?
Empiricism and Materialism
Who defined an explicit computational procedure for extracting knowledge from elementary experiences in his book 'The Logical Structure of the World'?
Rudolf Carnap
What is exempt from physical laws according to the perspective discussed in the text?
The mind
What did Leibniz's calculator capabilities surpass compared to the Pascaline?
Add, subtract, multiply, and take roots
According to Hobbes, what did he suggest could be created as an 'artificial animal'?
A machine that could think and act on its own
What key distinction did Ren´e Descartes give a clear discussion of in his work?
The distinction between mind and matter
What problem arises from a purely physical conception of the mind according to the text?
Limited free will
Which philosophy counted Aristotle and Leibnitz as members according to the text?
Rationalism
Explore the development of early mechanical devices used for calculations and concepts, from Pascal's Pascaline to Leibniz's calculator. Learn about the theories and speculations on the possibilities of machines thinking and acting on their own.
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