| Front | functionalism |ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m| |
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| Back | noun 1 the theory that the design of an object should be determined by its function rather than by aesthetic considerations, and that anything practically designed will be inherently beautiful. 2 the theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society. 3 (in the philosophy of mind) the theory that mental states can be sufficiently defined by their cause, their effect on other mental states, and their effect on behaviour. DERIVATIVES functionalist noun & adjective |
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