Module 3 Identity And Distinctness; Dualism, Materialism, Identity Theory Vs Functionalism Flashcards
(21 cards)
If the true theory of mind is dualist, then mental states are fully determined by brain states.
False
According to substance dualism, the mind casually interacts with the body.
False
If the true theory of mind is dualist, then mental states are fully determined by brain states.
False
If the theory of mind is dualist, then mental states are purely physical.
False
A person is distinct from their hand.
True
Identical twins are distinct from each other.
True
According to substance dualism, mental states are not fully determined by brain states.
True
If the true theory of mind is materialist, then mental states are not fully determined by brain states.
False
If Ella and Emma are identical twins, then Ella is numerically identical to Emma.
False.
If the true theory of mind is materialist, then mental states are fully determined by brain states.
True.
According to substance dualism, the mind causally interacts with the body.
FALSE.
According to interactionism, the mind is a nonphysical substance.
True
According to interactionism, the mind causally interacts with the body.
True.
According to substance dualism, the mind is a nonphysical substance.
True.
If the true theory of mind is dualist, then mental states are something beyond the physical.
True.
To claim distinctness is merely to deny identity.
True.
If the true theory of mind is materialist, then mental states are something beyond the physical.
False.
Materialism is true for the brain only.
False.
To be distinct from a thing is to be different from it.
False.
What is interactionism?
the theory in the philosophy of mind which holds that matter and mind are two distinct and independent substances that exert causal effects on one another.
What does numerically identical mean?
Two things are one in the same thing. Jeff dale is the professor for this class.
