What does eliminativism mean?
noun
The philosophical position that certain concepts or theories are not scientifically valid and should be eliminated from scientific inquiry. It is often associated with the idea that certain mental states or entities, such as consciousness or free will, are not real.
Example
"The eliminativist position argues that the concept of free will is not supported by scientific evidence and should be eliminated from our understanding of human behavior."
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