A Dilemma for Physicalism (Structural and Functional Criteria for the Identity of Mental States)

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TitleA Dilemma for Physicalism (Structural and Functional Criteria for the Identity of Mental States)
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsRobinson, H.
Journal titleHermes
Year1989
Pages128-42
Issue3
Abstract

The author shows, through various thought experiments, that the functionalist theory of the (according to which mental states are classed according to their structural or functional roles) as well as any form of materialism, are unable to account for sensations and for subjective and phenomenal qualities of mental experience.
Languageeng
Notes

The paper was delivered in English to a CNRS seminar in Paris, but published in French
Unit: 
Department of Philosophy