Dualism Flashcards
1
Q
What is dualism?
A
the idea that there are two types of substances: thinking and physical substances
2
Q
what is a substance?
A
something that can exist on its own
3
Q
Characteristics of the mind
A
phenomenal consciousness- qualia
cognition- intentionality
emotions- both
4
Q
What are the problems with dualism?
A
Interaction problem= how do the two substances interact?
how does God do it if in order for things to exist they have to be perceived
does not take the mind seriously
5
Q
what would be some solutions for the interaction problem?
A
parallelism and ocassionalism
