Philosophy of mind

cognition? Could my mental states be partly constituted by the states of other thinkers? We see no reason why not, in principle." (Clark & Chalmers 58). They proposed in this essay that our mind and thinking are affected by outside sources; whether it is a person or an object, these are used as extensions of our mind. The example of the notebook versus the memory clears any confusion that there may be. In this example, they have a woman, Igna, who has a good memory and is able to retain…

Personal Identity theories hold a great deal of interest for metaphysical and ethical philosophers. Many attempt to determine wherein diachronic personal identity exists. Bernard Williams presents multiple thought experiments regarding personal identity in his chapter titled “The Self and the Future”. His thought experiments attempt to provoke answers to questions of personal identity. He presents situations in which bodies and brains are switched, and then asks the question, whose well-being…

were in the same situation, the same outcome would occur. Therefore, artificial intelligence have the same cognitive capabilities and humans. Searle states that a strong AI is a computer that is not only a tool in the study of the mind but also a mind itself. By having a mind itself, a computer can sense, under the right programs, an understanding of what is happening in its situation while also having other cognitive states like this. Searle also gives an answer to the possibility of a brain…

Q: Is the Chinese Argument flawed? In Reason and Responsibility, John Searle presents his “Chinese Room Argument” that doubts “Strong A.I.”, or artificial intelligence. “Strong A.I.” is a theory that a computer is as genuine and accurate by virtue of those who programmed it. Essentially, a system that has a mental state, M, and follows a set of programmed rules as if it behaves as M. Searle wishes to prove that a mechanical application of communication rules to a system does not give the…

represented in the brain. Computers are closing in on matching our ability at certain tasks that are essential to the human experience. Accepting a neuroscientific model of mental illness helps patients, putting the burden on their brain instead of their mind. Evidence for the efficacy of neuroscience in explaining…

“Computer intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds, with no natural limit in sight (Jastrow 1594).” This leaves no boundaries for the expansion of technology. Jastrow also says “ultra- intelligent machines will be working in partnership our best minds on all the serious problems of the day (Jastrow 1594).” This partnership may require a high amount of intelligence on both ends. Which would require robots and computers to become almost human like. Having a partnership with humans would require…

experiment takes place where you were forced into a corner. Mentally you were cornered and had no choice but to cooperate with the experiment. Your mind is telling you that what you’re doing is wrong but you keep going because the guy in the white lab coat tells you to finish. You can hear them screaming for you to stop but you keep going, now in your mind you believe that you are past experimenting…

This essay argues towards the conclusion that Robert Nozick’s ‘experience machine’ thought experiment does not successfully challenge hedonism as a theory of rational action. It will first explore the concept of hedonism and what would be required to mount a successful challenge to it. It will then outline the ‘experience machine’ thought experiment and assess the conclusions Nozick draws. Referring to epistemological objections raised by Woolard and Hewitt alongside methodological objections…

lays out his philosophy in The Topic Neutral Approach. Identity Theory suggests that the mind is created solely by mind states— its singular suggestion being sensations are brain processes. (Smart, 169) (Smart, 170) However, Identity Theorists believe behavior is caused by theoretically understandable mechanical processes. Smart claims this theory should be taken seriously since it parallels physics and therefore seems plausible. (Smart, 169) Heil mentions that Dualist philosophies are…

of the Mind The mind is about mental processes, thought, and consciousness. The body is about the physical aspects of the brain and how the brain is structured. Philosophy of mind is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, consciousness, mental events, mental properties, mental functions, and their relationship to the physical body. One of the central issues discussed in philosophy of the mind it this relationship of the mind to the body and this topic is termed the…