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Cognitivism vs Mentalism - What's the difference?

cognitivism | mentalism |

As nouns the difference between cognitivism and mentalism

is that cognitivism is (philosophy) the view that ethical sentences express propositions and are therefore capable of being true or false while mentalism is the doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness.

cognitivism

English

Noun

(-) (wikipedia cognitivism)
  • (philosophy) The view that ethical sentences express propositions and are therefore capable of being true or false.
  • (arts) The view that a work of art is valuable if it contributes to knowledge.
  • (psychology) The view that mental function can be understood as the internal manipulation of symbols according to a set of rules.

    • mentalism

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia mentalism) (-)
  • The doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness
  • Activities such as mind-reading, especially when used by performers
  • Oppression on the basis of neurological type or perceived intelligence