Churchland - Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

Neurophilosophy, as exemplified by the work of Patricia and Paul Churchland (cf. P.S. Churchland 2002; 1986; P.M. Churchland 2012), Michael Gazzaniga (1992), and Sam Harris (2011), has been primarily an attempt to answer traditional philosophical questions concerning cognition and the mind with facts derived from research on the central nervous system, the greatest focus having been upon the brain.1 This approach to philosophical questions has delivered a wealth of neuroscientific in...

Neuron Docterine and who contributed to it - ANSWER-Concept that the nervous system is made up of a discrete individual cells -Golgi and Cajal 4 regions of the brain and their functions - ANSWER-Cerebrum -Conscious functioning Cerebellum -Smooth movements Diencephalon -Hormones and some automatic functioning Brain stem -Controls vital functioning Why do materialist reject all forms of dualism - ANSWER--Because if they accept any parts of dualism they would have to explain h...

Churchland thinks the primary problem that a science of consciousness must solve is - Answer How can psychological phenomena be explained in neurobiological terms? Edelman thinks successful science of consciousness needs to solve two general problems: - Answer 1. Account for what is special about consciousness while rejecting any extra physical assumptions ( i.e., dualism, weird physics, etc.) -In short, explain consciousness in physicalist terms. 2. Build a theory that accounts for...

This is an essay plan for Eliminative Materialism within the Metaphysics of Mind unit of Philosophy AQA a-level. - unique and strong argument that will help you stand out - Comes with a written introduction and conclusion - 3 core arguments with back and forth counterarguments, to get A03 marks. - Less focus on A01, more EVALUATION. - additional comments to help you understand what you're arguing for (blue) - Weighting of weakest to strongest arguments = ESSENTIAL FOR A* grade.

Philosophy Areas of Study - correct answerMetaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social/political philosophy, aesthetics, and logic Philosophy - correct answerWonder, a dynamic process, wisdom, and truth "the love or persuit of wisdom) Philen - correct answerLove Sophia - correct answerWisdom Ultimate Aim of Philosophy - correct answer-to complete liberty of the mind -freedom from all social, political, or religious prejudice -to care for the well being of the soul - answer the ques...

Een volledige Nederlandse samenvatting van het boek "Consciousness: an Introduction" van Susan Blackmore en Emily Troscianko. Dit boek wordt gebruikt voor de cursus "Consciousness" aan Universiteit Leiden.

PSYC 304 WEEK 1 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 of 15 1.0 Points What is needed so a person can focus on a specific stimulus in the environment? A.inversion B.veridicality C.attention D.attribution Reset Selection Question 2 of 15 1.0 Points The physiological level of analysis involves the relationship between A.stimulus and physiology B.physiology and perception C.stimulus and perception D.both a and b Reset Selection Question 3 of 15 ...

PHILOSOPHY 102 OUTLINE MIDTERM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is Philosophy? Thinking Philosophically About Life 1.1 Why Study Philosophy? (i) Philosophy allows one to confront the deeper questions of the world and life. (ii) Philosophy helps students enrich their understanding of the world and their own lives. 1.2 Defining Philosophy (i) Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom. (ii) Philosophy begins with wonder. (iii) Philosophy is a dynamic process. (iv) The ultimate aim of philos...

In dit document zijn er per week verschillende vragen beantwoord en tot een verslag gemaakt. De titels van de vragen zelf zijn in het engels en zijn overgenomen vanuit de opdracht. De uitwerking van de vragen, dus de inhoud van het verlag zelf is in het Nederlands.

PSYC 304 WEEK 1 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 of 15 1.0 Points What is needed so a person can focus on a specific stimulus in the environment? A.inversion B.veridicality C.attention D.attribution Reset Selection Question 2 of 15 1.0 Points The physiological level of analysis involves the relationship between A.stimulus and physiology B.physiology and perception C.stimulus and perception D.both a and b Reset Selection Question 3 of 15 ...