Physicalism and Materialism
Description: Physicalism and Materialism Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: philosophy philosophy of identity physicalism materialism |
Which philosophical school of thought asserts that all reality is composed of physical matter and energy?
According to materialism, what is the fundamental building block of reality?
Which philosopher is often considered to be the father of modern materialism?
What is the primary argument against materialism?
Which philosopher argued that physical objects are nothing more than collections of sense data?
What is the difference between physicalism and dualism?
Which philosopher argued that the mind is an immaterial substance that interacts with the physical body?
What is the main criticism of dualism?
Which philosopher argued that the mind is nothing more than a collection of mental states?
What is the difference between materialism and idealism?
Which philosopher argued that the material world is ultimately dependent on the mind for its existence?
What is the main criticism of idealism?
Which philosopher argued that the mind is an emergent property of the brain?
What is the difference between physicalism and property dualism?
Which philosopher argued that the mind is a non-physical entity that interacts with the physical body?