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What is Functionalism in the Philosophy of Mind?

Functionalism in the philosophy of mind is a metaphysical view about mental states (e.g., beliefs, desires, perceptions, etc.). Qua metaphysical view, functionalism concerns what kinds of things mental st...

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Explain each of the following: - How moral decisions are made using Rule Utilitarianism - Mill’s ideas concerning the importance of the quality of pleasure

-RULE UTILITARIANISM Moral decisions according to Rule Utilitarianism follow general maxims or rules which when adhered to achieve the maximum amount of pleasure or happiness. General rules such as 'do no...

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What is Biological Naturalism?

Biological Naturalism is a theory developed by John Searle who sought to end the relentless debate between materialists and dualists. As the name of the theory suggests, Biological Naturalism (BN) is crea...

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Outline Freud's tripartite psychodynamic model of the psyche.

Freud's basic tripartite psychodynamic model of the psyche with the Id contains unconscious libido and aggressive drives as well as conscious Ego and Superego faculties. Although having, prima facie, a ve...

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Summarise the Metaethical Taxonomy of Ethical Naturalism.

Ethical naturalism is a realist cognitivist doctrine that states that moral judgements are declarative propositions that inform us about mind independent and meaningful information in the world which can ...

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