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Functionalism: AQA A‑Level Philosophy questions

Every AQA A-Level Philosophy exam question on 3.4.4 Functionalism, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q10

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    25 marks3.4.4 Functionalism
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 10: Are functionalists right to claim that all mental states can be characterised in terms of functional roles? [25 marks]

  2. Q06

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    3 marks3.4.4 Functionalism
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 06: What do functionalists mean when they claim that mental states can be multiply realised? [3 marks]

  3. Q07

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    5 marks3.4.4 Functionalism
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 07: Explain the ‘inverted qualia’ objection to functionalism. [5 marks]

  4. Q06

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    3 marks3.4.4 Functionalism
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 06: What does functionalism claim about mental states? [3 marks]

  5. Q10

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    25 marks3.4.4 Functionalism
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 10: Does functionalism give a convincing account of mental states? [25 marks]
All 5 questions on Functionalism, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q10 (25 marks): Are functionalists right to claim that all mental states can be characterised in terms of functional roles? [25 marks]
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q06 (3 marks): What do functionalists mean when they claim that mental states can be multiply realised? [3 marks]
  3. June 2022, Paper 2, Q07 (5 marks): Explain the ‘inverted qualia’ objection to functionalism. [5 marks]
  4. November 2021, Paper 2, Q06 (3 marks): What does functionalism claim about mental states? [3 marks]
  5. November 2020, Paper 2, Q10 (25 marks): Does functionalism give a convincing account of mental states? [25 marks]

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