Which of the following statements would a functionalist affirm?
A) Mental states are defined in terms of the causal role they play.
B) Mental states are not defined in terms of the underlying substance in which they are found.
C) Mental states can cause both other mental states and bodily states.
D) all of the above

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All three statements align with the functionalist perspective in philosophy of mind. Functionalism emphasizes the functional role or causal role that mental states play, rather than the underlying material or substance in which they are instantiated. Additionally, according to functionalists, mental states can cause both other mental states as well as bodily states.

Which of the Following Statements Would a Functionalist Affirm