Mind-body Problem Flashcards
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What is the Mind Body Problem?
A
The mind-body problem is based on the conflict between dualism and materialism which centres around identifying the location and features of the mind.
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What does Dualism mean?
A
Dualism argues that the mind is separate from the brain.
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What does Materialism mean?
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Materialism argues that the mind and the brain are essentially the same thing.
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What does Matter mean?
A
Matter is what the physical sciences deal with and is the stuff out of which all the things in the universe are made.
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What does Mind mean?
A
Mind is a different kind of substance which is not the subject of physical science, but which nonetheless exists within conscious beings such as ourselves.
