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Sentences with EXTERNALISM

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"According to externalism, our mental states are not solely determined by our internal thoughts and beliefs."
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"One argument for externalism is the causal argument, which claims that our mental states are causally connected to external factors."
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"One objection to externalism is the problem of individualism, which argues that mental states should be individuated solely by internal factors."
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"Some philosophers argue that externalism is necessary to fully explain certain mental phenomena."
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"Many cognitive scientists are proponents of externalism and believe it provides a more comprehensive account of cognition."
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"One criticism of externalism is that it undermines the authority of introspection and self-knowledge."
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"Epistemic externalism is the position that the factors that determine the justification of our beliefs can include factors beyond our own minds."
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"The debate between internalism and externalism is a central topic in the philosophy of mind."
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"Many philosophers argue that externalism poses challenges for traditional accounts of self-knowledge."
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"One objection to externalism is that it seems to undermine the idea that individuals have privileged access to their own mental states."
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"Content externalism suggests that the meanings of our thoughts depend on our external environment."
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