Why Did the Machine Work?: A Functional-theistic Interpretation from Computational Functionalism

Computational functionalism assumes a synonymy between abstract functional processes in the central processing unit of a typical digital computer and the human brain, hence the conclusion that an appropriately programmed computer is a mind. Arguably, the point is that neural firings are synonymous w...

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Main Author: Oyelakin, Richard Taye (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Philosophy Documentation Center [2019]
In: Philosophy & theology
Year: 2019, Volume: 31, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 79-95
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Computer / Turing machine / Human being / Mind / Functionalism (Philosophy) / Theism
RelBib Classification:CF Christianity and Science
NBC Doctrine of God
NBE Anthropology
VA Philosophy
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