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Philosophy of Mind

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Which philosopher is known for his 'qualia' argument against physicalism?

  1. David Chalmers

  2. Thomas Nagel

  3. Daniel Dennett

  4. John Searle

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thomas Nagel's 'qualia' argument states that physicalism cannot account for the subjective experience of consciousness, or 'qualia', such as the taste of coffee or the feeling of pain.

What is the 'hard problem of consciousness'?

  1. Explaining how consciousness arises from physical processes

  2. Explaining the subjective experience of consciousness

  3. Explaining how consciousness interacts with the physical world

  4. Explaining the evolutionary purpose of consciousness

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'hard problem of consciousness' is the problem of explaining how physical processes can give rise to the subjective experience of consciousness, or 'qualia'.

What is the 'zombie argument' against physicalism?

  1. It is possible for a zombie to exist, which would show that consciousness is not physical

  2. It is impossible for a zombie to exist, which would show that consciousness is physical

  3. Zombies are not relevant to the debate over physicalism

  4. The 'zombie argument' is a straw man argument

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'zombie argument' is a thought experiment that imagines a zombie, a being that is physically identical to a human but lacks consciousness. If zombies are possible, then consciousness cannot be identical to physical processes.

What is the 'free will' problem?

  1. The problem of how to reconcile free will with determinism

  2. The problem of how to define free will

  3. The problem of how to measure free will

  4. The problem of how to teach free will

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'free will' problem is the problem of how to reconcile the idea of free will with the idea that all events are causally determined.

What is the 'compatibilist' solution to the 'free will' problem?

  1. Free will is compatible with determinism

  2. Free will is incompatible with determinism

  3. Free will is a meaningless concept

  4. The 'free will' problem is unsolvable

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compatibilists argue that free will is compatible with determinism, because free will does not require that our actions be uncaused.

What is the 'libertarian' solution to the 'free will' problem?

  1. Free will is incompatible with determinism

  2. Free will is compatible with determinism

  3. Free will is a meaningless concept

  4. The 'free will' problem is unsolvable

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Libertarians argue that free will is incompatible with determinism, because free will requires that our actions be uncaused.

What is the 'Frankfurt case'?

  1. A thought experiment that challenges the idea of free will

  2. A real-world case that challenges the idea of free will

  3. A philosophical argument that challenges the idea of free will

  4. A scientific experiment that challenges the idea of free will

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Frankfurt case' is a thought experiment that challenges the idea that free will requires that our actions be uncaused.

What is the 'knowledge argument' against physicalism?

  1. Physicalism cannot account for our knowledge of the external world

  2. Physicalism cannot account for our knowledge of other minds

  3. Physicalism cannot account for our knowledge of mathematics

  4. Physicalism cannot account for our knowledge of morality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'knowledge argument' against physicalism argues that physicalism cannot account for our knowledge of the external world, because physical processes cannot give rise to knowledge.

What is the 'mystery of consciousness'?

  1. The problem of how consciousness arises from physical processes

  2. The problem of how consciousness interacts with the physical world

  3. The problem of how consciousness evolved

  4. The problem of how consciousness can be measured

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'mystery of consciousness' is the problem of how consciousness arises from physical processes. This is considered to be one of the most difficult problems in philosophy.

What is the 'integrated information theory' of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a property of complex systems that are able to integrate information

  2. Consciousness is a property of simple systems that are able to process information

  3. Consciousness is a property of all physical systems

  4. Consciousness is not a property of any physical system

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'integrated information theory' of consciousness states that consciousness is a property of complex systems that are able to integrate information. This theory is based on the idea that consciousness is a global property of the brain, rather than a local property of individual neurons.

What is the 'panpsychist' theory of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a property of all matter

  2. Consciousness is a property of all living things

  3. Consciousness is a property of all complex systems

  4. Consciousness is a property of all physical systems

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'panpsychist' theory of consciousness states that consciousness is a property of all matter. This theory is based on the idea that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe, rather than a property that only arises in certain complex systems.

What is the 'emergentist' theory of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a property that emerges from complex systems

  2. Consciousness is a property that is fundamental to the universe

  3. Consciousness is a property that is inherent in all matter

  4. Consciousness is a property that is not physical

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'emergentist' theory of consciousness states that consciousness is a property that emerges from complex systems. This theory is based on the idea that consciousness is a new property that arises when a system reaches a certain level of complexity.

What is the 'enactive' theory of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a property that arises from the interaction between an organism and its environment

  2. Consciousness is a property that is fundamental to the universe

  3. Consciousness is a property that is inherent in all matter

  4. Consciousness is a property that is not physical

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'enactive' theory of consciousness states that consciousness is a property that arises from the interaction between an organism and its environment. This theory is based on the idea that consciousness is not a property of the brain alone, but rather a property of the entire organism-environment system.

What is the 'phenomenal consciousness'?

  1. The subjective experience of consciousness

  2. The objective study of consciousness

  3. The neural correlates of consciousness

  4. The evolutionary purpose of consciousness

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phenomenal consciousness is the subjective experience of consciousness. It is the 'what it is like' to be conscious.

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