Dennett y el realismo fisicista

Authors

  • Edgar Maraguat
Keywords: reductionism, naturalism, intentions, functions, instrumentalism, Rorty

Abstract

The paper examines the possibility of interpreting Dennett’s theory of physical, functional and intentional systems as a non reductionist stance on intentions and functions. Dennett claims that if we appreciate the predictive benefits and the ontological commitments with certain patterns of adopting functional and intentional perspectives, then we rule out the plausibility of a reductionist and hence physicalist stance on intentions and functions. I propose to complement that argument by showing that patterns of physical behaviour are not more objective than functional and intentional patterns.

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How to Cite
Maraguat, E. (2010). Dennett y el realismo fisicista. Daimon Revista Internacional de Filosofia, 303–310. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/daimon/article/view/119471
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Teoría del conocimiento y Filosofía del lenguaje