We start by assuming that the self is implemented in the brain as a functional unit, with a definite set of properties. We deduce the fundamental properties of the self from an analysis of neurological disorders and from introspection. We formulate a functionalist concept of the self based on these properties reduced to constraints. We use the formalism of schemas in our functionalist analysis,...

Abstract In this essay, I propose a functionalist theory of grounding (functionalist-grounding). Specifically, argue that is second-order phenomenon realized by relations play the noncausal explanatoriness role. also show functionalist-grounding can deal with powerful challenge. Appeals to explanatory unificationism have been made success explanations does not depend on existence relations. Aga...

This essay discusses two aspects of the retention of pragmatic text functions in translation. The functionalist approach that was used focuses on achieving congruence between the author’s intended function and the perception of the reader, i.e., the target text’s actual function. The first aim was to examine whether a focus on text functions can be beneficial when translating terminology. The s...

Functionalist Skopos Theory of translation plays a vital role in the development of translation theory history. Under the background of globalization, the international exchange and cooperation needs the functional bridge of translation to better communicate among countries. This paper generally describes the literature review, original and developing tendency, definition key rules of the Funct...

The properties of Turing’s famous `universal machine’ has long sustained functionalist intuitions about the nature of cognition. This paper shows that there is a logical problem with standard functionalist arguments for multiple realizability. These arguments rely essentially on Turing’s powerful insights regarding computation. In addressing a possible reply to this criticism, it is further arg...

This paper defends a social functionalist interpretation, modeled on psychological functionalism, of the meanings of social facts. Social functionalism provides a better explanation of the possibility of interpreting other cultures than approaches that identify the meanings of social facts with either mental states or behavior. I support this claim through a functionalist reinterpretation of so...

The approach to information security governance has predominantly followed a functionalist paradigm with emphasis placed on formalized rule structures and policy frameworks. The alternative socio-organisational (reflexive) approach has in the recent past grown in prominence due to the emergent socio-organizational aspect of technologies and processes. This paper challenges the epistemology of t...