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Functionalism is a philosophical framework that defines the mind by the functional roles and causal relations of mental states rather than their physical composition [1], [2]. This theory is central to cognitive science's definition of the mind [3] and serves as a basis for exploring whether artificial intelligence can possess a mind [4], while also being a key subject in debates regarding the mind-body relationship [5].

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claimFunctionalist approaches to the mind prioritize a functional perspective, focusing on the roles and causal relations of mental states rather than their physical composition.

claimFunctionalist approaches to the mind prioritize a functional view of mental states.

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

claimIf one rejects analytical accounts of mental predicates, such as behaviorism or functionalism, the conceivability argument suggests that the dependence of the mind on the body does not follow the standard models of dependence found in other scientific cases.

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claimCognitive science is ontologically functionalist because it defines the mind as consisting of cognitive processes.

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claimThe theory of functionalism is proposed as a plausible framework that enables artificial intelligence to possess the capacity for mental activity or a mind.