Dualism Flashcards
1
Q
What is dualism?
A
The view that mental phenomena are non-physical.
2
Q
What is the indivisibility argument?
A
Distinction more general (cf. brain trauma). In terms of geometric structure.
3
Q
What is the principle of the conservation of energy?
A
Within a closed system, total amount of energy must remain constant.
Rep: parallelism.
Rep: epiphenominalism.
4
Q
How can the mind causally interact with the body?
A
Theoretic limitation. We don’t understand.
Rep: unattractive.
5
Q
What is the problem of other minds?
A
No reason to believe in mental states of others.
Rep: IBE.
6
Q
What is the distinction between substance and property dualism?
A
Substance: two distinct substances: physical and non-physical.
Property: one substance, two distinct kinds: physical and mental.
