5. Epiphenomenalism

Question 1

Interactionist Dualism

Answer 1

Consciousness & Brain are different substances, properties, processes and may be instantiated independently
Mutual interaction between mind and brain
functions of

Question 2

Functions of Consciousness in INteractionist Dualism

Answer 2

volition
qualitative character of experience
homogeneity, integration of neural activity

Question 3

Classical Dualism

Answer 3

Descartes
Foundation of modern dualism
mind is independent of the body but there is an interaction that takes place in the pineal gland

Question 4

Modern Dualism

Answer 4

Popper & Eccles
“three worlds”
physical efficacy of ideal entities requires interaction between worlds 1 & 2

Question 5

Three worlds of Modern Dualism

Answer 5

1: “physical world” physical substances, electrical fields, brain
2: “psychological world” mental states
3: “ideal world” logic, mathematics, arts

Question 6

Modern Dualism Benjamin Libet

Answer 6

Conscious Mental Field (CMF): no neurobiological explanation for qualia, integrative character of conscious experience (like a magnetic field) which interacts with the brain

Question 7

Monism and CMF

Answer 7

omg

Question 8

Problems with Dualism

Answer 8

Pyschophysical interaction