According to eliminative materialism, all talk of mental states can ultimately be replaced by talk about physical states.

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Eliminative materialism argues that common-sense concepts of mental states (like beliefs, desires, etc.) are based on a flawed understanding of the mind, and that as our scientific understanding of the brain improves, these concepts will be replaced by a more accurate understanding based on brain states and neuroscience.

According to Eliminative Materialism, All Talk of Mental States Can