
Externalism in Philosophy
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Philosophy
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12th Grade
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Hard
Nhadian Layosa
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3 mins • 1 pt
What is externalism in philosophy?
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Externalism in philosophy is the view that factors outside of an individual's mind can determine the content or meaning of their thoughts.
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What is semantic externalism?
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Semantic externalism is the view that the meanings of our words and thoughts are determined by factors external to the individual, such as the environment or social context.
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Explain externalism about mental content with an example scenario.
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Externalism about mental content is the view that the content of one's thoughts is determined by factors external to the individual. For example, in the scenario of Twin Earth, where two individuals have identical mental states but different external environments, the content of their thoughts about 'water' would differ due to the different external factors influencing their mental content.
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Provide a scenario illustrating historical externalism.
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In the scenario of Putnam's Twin Earth, where two individuals have the same mental states but differ in external environment, historical externalism is illustrated.
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What is reliabilism in the context of externalism?
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Reliabilism in the context of externalism is a theory of knowledge that focuses on the reliability of the cognitive processes that lead to beliefs, rather than the content of those beliefs.
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What does motivational externalism suggest about moral judgments?
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Motivational externalism suggests that moral judgments are influenced by external factors such as emotions, culture, or society.
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Explain the concept of semantic externalism.
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Semantic externalism is the view that the meanings of our words are determined by factors external to the individual's mind, such as the environment or social context.
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