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Functionalism in the philosophy of mind is a metaphysical view about mental states (e.g., beliefs, desires, perceptions, etc.). Qua metaphysical view, functionalism concerns what kinds of things mental state...

-RULE UTILITARIANISM Moral decisions according to Rule Utilitarianism follow general maxims or rules which when adhered to achieve the maximum amount of pleasure or happiness. General rules such as 'do not l...

A Gettier problem (named after Edmund Gettier) is a reaction to a specific way of thinking about knowledge. So in order to understand what Gettier problems are concerned with, we must first consider the theo...

Biological Naturalism is a theory developed by John Searle who sought to end the relentless debate between materialists and dualists. As the name of the theory suggests, Biological Naturalism (BN) is created...

Freud's basic tripartite psychodynamic model of the psyche with the Id contains unconscious libido and aggressive drives as well as conscious Ego and Superego faculties. Although having, prima facie, a very ...