3.4.2 Descartes Concievability arguement for substance dualism

Question 1

Define substance dualism

Answer 1

The theory that two kinds of substance exist, mental and physical substance.

Question 2

What is the concievability argument?

Answer 2

Arguments for dualism from the conceivability of mind and body being distinct.

Question 3

What is logical possibility?

Answer 3

something possible to conceive of without contradiction, e.g: 1+1=2

Question 4

What is physical possibility?

Answer 4

something possible given the laws of nature in this universe
e.g: throwing a brick at the window and it breaking

Question 5

What is metaphysical possibility?

Answer 5

something possible given the laws of nature in this universe
e.g: pigs flying
mind/body separation