WorksheetsPart 1 Functionalism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What kind of view is functionalism (at least as we're studying it)?
Dualist
Physicalist
Who is our main defender of functionalism?
Frank Jackson
David Chalmers
Hillary Putnam
David Chalmers
We've met Putnam before; which thought experiment was his?
Philosophical zombies
Mary's room
Super-spartans
The Chinese room
What does it mean for a theory to be non-reductionist (like functionalism)?
It IS defined by the material it is constituted of
It IS NOT defined by the material it is constituted of
It is constituted of an immaterial substance
Which of these is NOT defined by its functional role?
Gold
Mouse traps
Hearts
Wheels
Which of these is NOT a strength of functionalism?
•Multiple realisability (not Chauvinistic)
•Can explain qualia (at least purports to)
•Fits with evolution
•Endorsed by Descartes
Why might software be a good analogy to consciousness on functionalism?
Because it is physical
Because it is multiply realisable
What is the Turing test?
It's a brain scan to determine if you have an organic or inorganic brain
It's an emotionally provocative test to see if you have involuntary responses (like in Blade Runner)
One person speaks to a human and AI via a chat window and if they can't tell the difference the test is past
Is the Turing test compatible with functionalism?
Yes
No
What is Turing's first name (creator of the Turing test)?
Albert
Alfred
Alan
Alexander
