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S/P/563. Functionalist theory of mind: is it plausible?

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2011
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The paper examines whether mental states can be explained in terms of their functional roles explaining the difference between functionalism and behaviourism, and reviewing arguments in favour and against functionalism. The plausibility of the functionalist theory is argued.

 

KEYWORDS: Functionalist theory, behaviourism,

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