Philosophy 370

 

Short Paper #1

 

1.   Re-read pp. 179-182 of The Philosophy of Mind (Kim--C Functionalism)

2. Based on that material produce an argument (in Standard Form, see first handout for examples) the conclusion of which is,   "Functionalism is false."

3.   Based on that material explain and justify each premise of the argument produced in 2.

4. Present a plausible functionalist response to the argument produced in 2 (other than the response Kim discusses on pp. 180-181) and reply to this response.

Please properly cite all direct or paraphrased uses of material that is not your own.

Due: Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the beginning of class. Email submission is permissible.

 

Value: 30 points