| States: A. In physics, a state is a complete description of a physical system at a given time. This description includes all of the system's physical properties, such as its position, momentum, and energy. See also Systems, Energy, Motion, Process/Flux. - B. In philosophy, the discussion goes about mental states such as beliefs, desires, and sensations, as well as physical states such as brain activity. See also Mental states, Brain states, Sensations, Desires, Beliefs, Thoughts._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
