Key Terms for Soul, Mind and Body (Philosophy) Flashcards
What is ‘Body/Soul Distinction’
the issue of personal identity - who am I?
What is ‘Dualism’
The belief that humans have two elements - body and soul
What is ‘Substance Dualism’
the two elements (body and soul) are wholly different substances
What is ‘Monism’
the view that humans are one substance, not two
What is ‘Materialism’
the only substance is a material one
What is ‘Theistic Monism’
“we are an indissoluble psycho-physical unity” (Hick) AKA soft materialism
What is ‘Identity Theory’
all mental activity is centered in the brain and is purely physical
What is ‘The Soul One (Dawkins)
non-material life force (“mystic jelly” - Dawkins) an ancient idea being killed by science
What is ‘Category Error’
incorrectly assuming that two terms (mind and body) are of the same logical type
What is ‘The Soul Two (Dawkins)’
intellect, reason or consciousness
