MBTI

• What does type identity theory claim about mental states?

  Mental states are identical to brain states
• How does type identity theory differ from analytic reduction?

  It does not equate terms analytically
• What does JJC Smart claim about mental states and brain states?

  They are contingently identical
• How does type identity theory relate to pain and c-fibres?

  Pain is identical to c-fibres firing
• What is the difference between analytic and ontological reductions?

  Analytic reductions involve logical contradictions
• What does Ockham's Razor suggest about theories?

  Do not multiply entities beyond necessity
• How does Ockham's Razor apply to type identity theory?

  It favors fewer entities to explain mind
• What argument does JJC Smart use against dualism?

  Type identity theory predicts with fewer entities
• What is the location problem in type identity theory?

  Pain lacks a precise physical location
• What does the zombie argument suggest against type identity theory?

  A zombie can have brain states without pain
• What does Hilary Putnam argue about mental states?

  Mental states are multiply realizable
• What are the key points of type identity theory?

  • Mental states are identical to brain states
  • Ontological reduction, not analytic reduction
  • Examples include pain and c-fibres
  • Contingently identical according to JJC Smart
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Ockham's Razor in philosophy?

  Strengths:

  • Simplifies theories
  • Reduces unnecessary entities

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May overlook complex explanations
  • Not always applicable to all theories
• What are the main problems for type identity theory?

  1. Location problem: Pain lacks physical location
  2. Zombie argument: Brain states without mental states
  3. Multiple realizability: Different brains can have same mental states