Why Is Mary's Case Problematic for Physicalists

question 141

Multiple Choice

Why is Mary's case problematic for physicalists?

• A) Because it seems like she can only learn physical things about the world
• B) Because it seems as though she can learn something about the world that isn't physical
• C) Because it is unclear whether she has learned anything new
• D) Because they deny the existence of color

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

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Significant Other

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