Physicalist Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Structure of atoms correct answers all matter consists of atoms, atoms have a nucleus and electrons, nucleus has protons and neutrons inside, have mass and electrical charge, nucleus is positively charged, electrons are negatively charged and orbit nucleus, atoms can bond to make molecules -atoms that have equal number of protons and electrons are neutral -if electrons and protons are not equal the atom as a positive or negative charge and is an ion Physical Properties and changes co...

Churchland thinks the primary problem that a science of consciousness must solve is - Answer How can psychological phenomena be explained in neurobiological terms? Edelman thinks successful science of consciousness needs to solve two general problems: - Answer 1. Account for what is special about consciousness while rejecting any extra physical assumptions ( i.e., dualism, weird physics, etc.) -In short, explain consciousness in physicalist terms. 2. Build a theory that accounts for...

What are the two versions of Dualism? - ANSWER-1) Substance Dualism 2) Property Dualism What is the basic premise of property dualism with regard to properties and substances, minds and bodies? - ANSWER-A property dualist believes that there are only physical substances, and of those physical substances, some have mental properties and some have physical properties, but there are no mental substances. What is the basic premise of substance dualism with regard to properties and substances,...

What Are the main questions asked in the Philosophy of Mind? - ANSWER-What is the mind? Does Anyone have a mind? If you do have a mind then how is it connected to your brain? What are the two main views in the Philosophy of mind? What d - ANSWER-Dualistic views that the mind and brain are two separate substances and Physicalist views the mind is physical What are the five main views in Philosophy of Mind? What is the one additional view off of the spectrum? - ANSWER-Substance Dualism, prop...

Dualism - ANSWER-- originally pioneered by Descartes - illustrates how the mind and body are compound substances -"mind can exist without the body and vice versa" - interaction/causation: pain is a neurological response at first, but then becomes real once the message has been relayed Physicalism - ANSWER-- mental states are not physical, therefore do not amount to anything - pain/fear/love/sadness/joy is all a form of the human physical mind and the biological reactions caused to form...

A* graded essay evaluating the physicalist theories of the metaphysics of mind. As it includes all the key points listed on the syllabus, it is a useful tool to study from in preparation for the 25 markers. Helped me achieve an A*.

Physicalism - ANSWER-Mental states can be explained in terms of physical states. Physical states are more fundamental than mental states Dualism - ANSWER-Mental states and physical states are equally "real" and ontologically independent from each other Ontological - ANSWER-The argument of being Idealism - ANSWER-Mental states are more fundamental than physical states Substance Dualism - ANSWER-Minds are non-extended thinking substances. Mind substance is more difficult to describe ...

Explain the old fact/new guise physicalist response to the knowledge argument. (1) Knowledge Argument - - Frank Jackson - Mary scenario (black, white, gray room with a TV where she learns every physical detail possible) - She leaves room and experiences colors (sees a red tomato) - Objection to physicalism in favor of dualism: She does learn new things when leaving the room - Physicalism cannot explain phenomenal consciousness (the subjective experience of sensations such as color) Expla...

NAB CORE Practice Exam 2023/2024 1. 1. Which one of the following steps should be taken first in a risk manage- ment program? A. Purchasing of adequate insurance B. Conducting of employee safety drills C. Identifying hazards and risks D. Conducting staff in-services on incident reporting and accident preven- tion.>>>>C. Identifying hazards and risks 2. 2. Which of the following professionals is authorized to dispense medica- tions? A. registered nurse B. licensed nurse, ...