FUNCTIONALISMS
- (in the philosophy of mind) The theory that mental states can be sufficiently defined by their cause, their effect on other mental states, and their effect on behavior
- Belief in or stress on the practical application of a thing, in particular
- (in the social sciences) The theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society
- FUNCTIONALISM [n]
- FUNCTIONALISM, a doctrine emphasising utility and function [n]