eliminativists

Definition

Proponents of a philosophical position who argue that common-sense mental states like beliefs, desires, and intentions do not exist and should be replaced by purely physical, neuroscientific explanations.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'eliminare', meaning 'to turn out of doors' or 'to cast out', reflecting the philosophical goal of removing mentalistic concepts from the scientific lexicon.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe thinkers who claim consciousness is an illusion, characterizing them as being trapped in a self-contradicting logical loop.

The Mind–Body “Interaction Problem” Is Desperately Overhyped

Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence

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