What Is John Searle's "Chinese Room" Thought Experiment, and How

question 29

Essay

What is John Searle's "Chinese Room" thought experiment, and how is it an attack on functionalism?

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Definitions:

Odor

A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one, perceived by the olfactory senses.

Perception

The process of recognizing, organizing, and interpreting sensory information.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus.

Light Rays

Streams of photons that move in a straight line, visible to the human eye when they strike an object and are reflected.