Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): In the context of Philosophy of mind (epiphenomenalism), mental states are the products of brain's neural firing.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Mental states and brain states are two distinctive states, wherein brain states and mental states are causally connected only in one way.} \] In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Epiphenomenalism accepts one-way causation: brain processes cause mental states, but mental states do not cause brain processes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A