What is functionalism, Explain why for each and explain

What is functionalism

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In I, Robot do you think Sonny or any other "robots" from the movie pass the Turing test? Explain the test as part of your response. Regardless, assume what the movie is hinting at: that an android like Sonny indeed achieves consciousness. How would this be evidence against both dualism and Reductive Materialism? Explain why for each and explain what each position is. What is functionalism and why would Sonny being conscious seem to support functionalism?

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