Substance Dualism
An examination of Descartes' conceivability and indivisibility arguments for substance dualism. Students will evaluate the conceptual interaction problem and empirical objections.
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An examination of Descartes' conceivability and indivisibility arguments for substance dualism. Students will evaluate the conceptual interaction problem and empirical objections.
Key Questions
- Are the mind and body two distinct substances?
- Does the conceivability of a disembodied mind prove it is possible?
- How do the mind and body interact if they are fundamentally different?
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