Handout 8

Question 0

Purely mental substance

Answer 0

X is a purely mental substance =df. x is a mind, and every part of x (if any) is a mind

Question 1

Purely Physical Substance

Answer 1

X is a purely physical substance =df. is a physical substance, and every part of x (if any) is a physical substance

Question 2

Mixed Substance

Answer 2

X is a mixed substance =df. is a substance; some parts of x are physical substances, and at least one part of x is a mind

Question 3

Essentially

Answer 3

X has property F essentially =df. has F, and it is impossible for x to exist without having F

Question 4

Cartesian Dualism (1/5)

Answer 4

Each person is a mixed substance composed of two substantial parts, a mind (purely mental substance) and a body (purely physical substance)

Question 5

Cartesian Dualism (2/5)

Answer 5

Each mind is essentially thoughtful and unextended (in space)

Question 6

Cartesian Dualism (3/5)

Answer 6

Each body is essentially extended (in space and time) and thoughtless

Question 7

Cartesian Dualism (4/5)

Answer 7

Mind and body are able to exist independently, and generally do so after death

Question 8

Cartesian Dualism (5/5)

Answer 8

Mind and body enter into two-way causal interaction

Question 9

A Revised Ontological Scheme

Answer 9

1) Substance
a) purely mental
b) purely physical
c) mixed
2) Properties
3) Times
4) Places
5) Events
6) Sets
7) Propositions