physicalism ↔ Functionalism

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Functionalism is categorized as a primary type of physicalism [1] and is explicitly defined as a branch of that philosophical framework [2]. Both concepts are central components within the broader discourse surrounding the mind-body problem [3].

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Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu Howard Robinson · Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 1 fact

claimPhilosophical concepts related to the mind-body problem include behaviorism, consciousness, eliminative materialism, epiphenomenalism, functionalism, identity theory, intentionality, mental causation, neutral monism, and physicalism.

Philosophical perspectives on consciousness | Humans - Vocal Media vocal.media Vocal 1 fact

claimFunctionalism is a branch of physicalism that suggests consciousness is defined by functional processes rather than the specific physical substrate.

Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact

claimIdentity theory and functionalism are the two primary types of physicalism.