8. Functionalism

what type of theory is it

phycsicalist theory of mind

what field did it develop from

cognitive science (Ai)

why did it develop from Ai

mind is seen as an information processing system

what type of diagram is used

input- function - output

how does the mind use this system

processes input data w senses and generates outcome

whats multiple realisibility

clocks work via diff platforms (digital, atomic) and the mind can also do this

how are mental states identified

via there functional role not substance

how r mental states 'multiply realised'

thru human brains or computer systems

whats the main premise of functionalism

gives an account of mind that the mind can be run on any physical system

whats the human to computer brain upload

the idea that the human brains contents can be uploaded to a computer system