Part 1 Functionalism

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