Het functionalisme



Example: Het functionalisme benadrukt de rol van mentale toestanden in gedrag.

Definition


"Het functionalisme" is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the role of mental states in influencing behavior, viewing these states primarily in terms of their functional roles rather than their physical composition or internal structure.

Etymology


The term "het functionalisme" comes from the Dutch word 'functionalisme,' derived from the English 'functionalism.' It traces back to 'function,' from Latin 'functio,' meaning 'performance' or 'execution.' Did you know? The concept emerged in philosophy and psychology to highlight the importance of functions over form.

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"Het functionalisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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