Functionalism

• What does functionalism define mental states as?

  Functional states within an organism
• What is the functional role of pain according to functionalism?

  An unpleasant sensation causing avoidance of harm
• How does functionalism view the function of pain?

  As part of the entire mind's context
• How does functionalism differ from behaviorism regarding mental states?

  Functionalism includes other mental states' roles
• Who is associated with the multiple realizability argument?

  Hilary Putnam
• What does the multiple realizability argument support?

  Functionalism over type identity theory
• How can a knife exemplify functionalism?

  It can be made of various materials
• What does functionalism say about mental states like pain?

  They can be experienced by different beings
• How does functionalism address the multiple realizability objection?

  By stating functions are not physically specific
• What is the circularity argument against behaviorism?

  It leads to oversimplification or circular reasoning
• How does functionalism avoid circular explanations?

  By considering functions beyond specific behaviors
• What problem does functionalism face regarding inverted spectrum?

  It cannot distinguish between different qualia
• What does the inverted spectrum argument suggest?

  Functionally identical states may differ qualitatively
• What is the conclusion of the inverted spectrum argument?

  Functionalism must be false
• What is the China Brain thought experiment about?

  A setup functionally identical to a mind
• What does the China Brain scenario illustrate?

  Functionality does not equate to true mental states
• What is the implication of the China Brain for functionalism?

  There is more to mental states than function
• What is the knowledge argument against functionalism?

  Physical and functional facts do not suffice
• What does Mary learn when she sees red?

  Something new about the mental state of seeing red
• What does the knowledge argument imply about functionalism?

  There is more to mental states than function