Metaphysics of Mind text 10

The Nature of Mental States

Hilary Putnam 1975/1986

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Machine-state functionalism, multiple realisability and the rejection of type-identity theory.

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Epiphenomenal Qualia

Progress is a route becoming newly visible.

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