Philosophy A-Level
Block's China thought experiment
What Block's China thought experiment means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Block's China thought experiment
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A scenario in which a population is organised so that its interactions mirror the functional organisation of a brain.
Topics that use Block's China thought experiment
- Functionalism (AQA A-Level)
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- Functional role
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