type identity

Question 1

identity theory (Reductive Physicalism or Materialism)

Answer 1

the basic idea is that there are different types of brain states that can be attributed to certain states/sensations in the body i.e. pain

Mental states are identical to brain states, even though mental concepts differ in meaning from physical concepts. Both types of concepts have the same referent, and both can & should be studied scientifically.

Question 2

(True of False) Identity theory claims that mental concepts and physical concepts have the same
meaning, or sense, but different referents.

Answer 2

false. they have the same referent but differ in meaning

Question 3

what are types

Answer 3

types are general sorts of things

Question 4

what is the challenge to type identity theory?

Answer 4

multiple realization

to avoid this challenge –> token identity theory

Question 5

Is Multiple Realization compatible with (Type) Identity Theory?

Answer 5

No, because MR holds that mental states can be realized by different types of physical states

Question 6

monism or dualism?

Answer 6

identity theory is a subfield of monism.

branching off of it is toke and type

Question 7

is type identity compatiable with functionalism?

Answer 7

No, because Place says so.