Essays about: "reductionism."

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1. 1. The inevitability of reductionism in the mind-Body problem : Finding convergence between functionalism and Type-Identity Physicalism

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för teoretisk filosofi

   Author : Valery Nkenguruke; [2023]
   Keywords : Physicalism; identity; reduction; functionalism; multiple realizability.;

   Abstract : Type identity theory is a theory within physicalism that maintains that types of mental states or processes are identical to types of states or processes in the brain. This would imply mental types can’t be encountered in physical structures other than the brain. READ MORE

3. 2. Global Dichotomies on a Local Scale: A Grounded Theory Approach to Turkish Hip-Hop Culture

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Mert Gürbüz; [2021]
   Keywords : grounded theory; hip-hop music; subcultures; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The concepts of ‘Old School’ and ‘New School’, peculiar to hip-hop's lexicon, have long been framed by theories of subculture heavily drawing on a binary scale of authenticity and inauthenticity. This dichotomy is widely used to characterize a discursive conflict between the authentic aspects of hip-hop music and its excessively commercialized versions undermining hip-hop’s counter-hegemonic potential. READ MORE

4. 3. Why the Exclusion Problem Still Seems Intractable for the Counterfactual Compatibilist

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teoretisk filosofi

   Author : Melina Tsapos; [2020]
   Keywords : Philosophy of mind; metaphysics; dualism; property dualism; compatibilism; counterfactual compatibilist; materialsim; physicalism; the exclusion problem; materialism; consciousness; supervenience; reductionism.; Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : The exclusion problem has been a longstanding problem for the property dualist. The Compatibilist solution is to deny overdetermination, and thus they say we may preserve both mental and physical efficacy. However, in my paper I wish to show why the Compatibilist solution has not secured a materialist position. READ MORE

5. 4. Expressing Temporality In Graphical User Interface

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Taner Olcay; [2020]
   Keywords : interaction; temporality; graphical user interface; gui; hci; material; temporal; metaphor; experimentation; research; design; auto-critique; realism; reductionism; temporalism; organic; inorganic; material thinking; anatomical; time; continuous; traces of time; contemporary; experience; qualities; function-oriented; aesthetics; experiential; sensuous; experience-oriented; long-term; materiality; experiment; criticism; materialism; natural; living time; realistic features; temporal process;

   Abstract : Temporality has been given attention in HCI research, with scholars arguing that temporal aspects in function-oriented graphical user interface are overlooked. However, these works have not adequately addressed practical approaches to manifest time in the design of such. READ MORE

6. 5. Land Rover BackPacker : A minimal travel vehicle

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Edwin Senger; [2019]
   Keywords : Future; mobility; shared; service; tourism; adventure; Land Rover; sustainable; sustainability;

   Abstract : How can reductionism lead to a greater experience and add to the appeal of a product? The Land Rover BackPacker is a minimalistic travel vehicle that questions the space and the complexity needed in a vehicle while exploring the world 4x4 inspired by the necessity of reduction in today's consumerist world to fight climate change and the freedom of travelling light. Its open design creates an interactive space with it's surroundings for 2 people which is created in a multifunctional approach to be more then a car but a space to hang out and a place to sleep in the wild. READ MORE