Leibniz's Mental Mill thought experiment is intended to show that

A. it's possible to provide a mechanical account of the mind.
B. it's impossible to provide a mechanical account of the mind.
C. an understanding of nerve cells will yield an understanding of the mind.
D. thinking machines are impossible.


Answer: B

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