1. Philosophers or scholars who believe that physical matter is the fundamental substance of reality and that all phenomena, including mental states and consciousness, can be reduced to or explained by physical processes.
Physicalists argue that the mind is ultimately reducible to brain activity.
Os fisicalistas argumentam que a mente é redutível à atividade cerebral.
2. Proponents of physicalism as a metaphysical or philosophical position.
Modern physicalists often engage with neuroscience to support their theories.
Os fisicalistas modernos frequentemente se envolvem com a neurociência para apoiar suas teorias.