L2 - In Class

Question 1

Place’s Thesis:

Answer 1

1. An acceptance of inner processes does not entail dualism.
2. “Consciousness is a brain process” cannot be thrown out on logical grounds.

Question 2

Is Place a behaviorist?

Answer 2

Yes, with cognition and volition
No, with sensation

Question 3

What does Place mean by “logical grounds”?

Answer 3

Analytical/Logical Statements (“is” of definition)

Question 4

What are the 3 different types of “is”?

Answer 4

1. “is” of definition
2. “is” of composition
3. “is” of predication

Question 5

What is the “is” of definition?

Answer 5

Valid simply by the definitions of words

Question 6

What is the “is” of composition?

Answer 6

Describes the nature of a thing, but isn’t true by definition.

Question 7

What is the “is” of predication?

Answer 7

You can’t add “and that’s all” to the end of the statement.

Question 8

Just like “Clouds are mass of tiny particles”…

Answer 8

Mental states are brain states