Fodor Jerry

Jerry Fodor was a philosopher and cognitive scientist known for his contributions to the philosophy of mind, particularly regarding functionalism. Functionalism is the idea that mental states are defined by their roles or functions rather than by their physical makeup. Fodor argued that mental processes and concepts, like thoughts and beliefs, can be understood as information processing systems. He emphasized that the mind operates similarly to a computer, where diverse physical forms can produce the same mental functions, thus supporting the idea that cognition can occur in various ways, regardless of the underlying physical structure.