<philosophy of mind, ontology> a set of properties P realize a set of properties M just in case the instantiation of the properties in P is sufficient for the instantiation of the properties in M.
See also physicalism, token identity theory, supervenience, and functionalism
Pete Mandik <pete@twinearth.wustl.edu>
Chris Eliasmith - [Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind] Homepage
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