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* For functionalism in [[psychology]] and [[cognitive science]], see [[Functionalism (psychology)]] |
* For functionalism in [[psychology]] and [[cognitive science]], see [[Functionalism (psychology)]] |
Latest revision as of 08:26, 9 July 2012
Functionalism is any theory or approach that emphasises, utility or purpose
In psychology it is a term with several senses:
- For functionalism in psychology and cognitive science, see Functionalism (psychology)
- For functionalism in the philosophy of mind, see Functionalism (philosophy of mind)
- For functionalism in sociology, see Functionalism (sociology).
- For structural-functionalism in anthropology, see structural functionalism
- For functionalism in linguistics, see Functional grammar