Reductive Materialism Flashcards
1
Q
? ? (also called “identity theory” or “type physicalism”) is a theory of the mind which says that the mind isn’t distinct from the physical brain but is ? with it.
A
Reductive materialism.
Identical.
2
Q
According to this, ? ? can be classified into different types such as memory or pain.
A
Mental states.
3
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Psychologist, ?, asserted mental and physical events in the brain are ?, allowing no room for any ? of life after death.
A
Boring.
Identical.
Concept.
4
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Supporters of reductive materialism recognise that ? doesn’t understand how the physical functions of the brain work, but they’re convinced that there’s nothing more to the human person than ? ?
A
Neuroscience.
Physical material.