Oct 21, 2020 · I'm a little unclear on where exactly the distinction is made between logical behaviorism and functionalism. The ability to experience pain, for instance, would seem to increase my chances …

Aug 29, 2020 · Behaviorism = Nurture vs. Nature? (nurture being more relevant- ie. a pitbull will be either as friendly or hostile as you raise it to be) Functionalism = Pragmatism-esque view of …

Feb 6, 2005 · I can't understand the difference between mental states as functional states vs. mental states as behavioral states. Can anyone explain? Thanks, MIH

Dec 1, 2023 · The mainstream view, physicalism, ie. materialistic monism, is the philosophical position that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties, and that the only …

Dec 13, 2015 · Suppose I run into the room screaming and yelling, "I have a horrible toothache!" Could you explain what the dualist, the behaviorist and the identity theorist each would say about what is …

Apr 29, 2024 · Logical behaviorism vs Functionalism I'm a little unclear on where exactly the distinction is made between logical behaviorism and functionalism. The ability to experience pain, for instance, …

The human brain and computer based AI are vastly different systems. Although both may perform similar functions, the mechanisms are different: one is purely electrical and assembled, the other is …

Apr 20, 2015 · Functionalism is just the thesis that mental states are functional states. But I can't see how this thesis addresses the mind-body problem like dualism and physicalism, if it is supposed to. …

1 Most forms of functionalism don't insist on irreducibility. So the one, functionalism, is a perspective on what is appropriate and productive, and the other, property dualism, is a theory of what is and is not …

Feb 3, 2016 · Type identity physicalism says mental states are identical with brain states. Eliminativism on the other hand states that mental states don't exist at all. Isn't this just a word game? Does it re...