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Functionalism (Philosophy of Mind) - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Functionalism is a theory of the mind in contemporary philosophy, developed largely as an alternative to both the identity theory of mind and behaviorism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functionalism_(philosophy_of_mind)
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Structural Functionalism - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Structural functionalism, or simply functionalism, is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_functionalism
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Emile Durkheim's Theories: Functionalism, Anomie and Division of Labor
How does a society function? This lesson will help answer this question through an exploration of Emile Durkheim's theories of functionalism.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/emile-durkheims-theories-functionalism-anomie-and-division-of-labor.html
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Functionalist Theory - About
The functionalist perspective, also called functionalism, is one of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. It has its origins in the works of Emile Durkheim, who was especially interested in how social order is possible or how society remains relatively stable.
http://sociology.about.com/od/Sociological-Theory/a/Functionalist-Theory.htm
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Sociological Theories of Religion: Structural Functionalism Research Paper Starter
Functionalism is a theoretical framework used in sociology that attempts to explain the nature of social order.
http://www.enotes.com/research-starters/sociological-theories-religion-structural
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Sociological Theory/Structural Functionalism - Wikibook
Structural Functionalism is a sociological theory that attempts to explain why society functions the way it does by focusing on the relationships between the various social institutions that make up society (e.g., government, law, education, religion, etc).
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Sociological_Theory/Structural_Functionalism
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Functionalism - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Functionalism is a theory about the nature of mental states. According to functionalism, mental states are identified by what they do rather than by what they are made of. This can be understood by thinking about artifacts like mousetraps and keys.
http://www.iep.utm.edu/functism/
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Structural-Functional Theory in Sociology: Definition and Examples - Study
How is society like the human body? Find out in this lesson about structural-functional theory.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/structural-functional-theory-in-sociology-definition-examples-quiz.html
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The Functionalist Perspective - Boundless
Learn more about the functionalist perspective in the Boundless open textbook.
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/sociology-1/theoretical-perspectives-in-sociology-24/the-functionalist-perspective-155-3284/
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Functionalism - Social Science - Britannica
In social sciences, theory based on the premise that all aspects of a society-institutions, roles, norms, etc.-serve a purpose and that all are indispensable for the long-term.
http://www.britannica.com/topic/functionalism-social-science
