Handout 9

Question 0

The Argument from Causal Interaction

Answer 0

1) Mind-body causal interaction is inconceivable (in principle)
2) If (1), then mind-body causal interaction does not occur
3) If mind-body causal interaction does not occur, then CD is false
4) Therefore, CD is false

Question 1

The Problem of Other Minds

Answer 1

1) If CD is true, then it is impossible to tell wether there are any other people
2) It’s not impossible to tell whether there are any other people
3) Therefore, CD is not true