Monism Flashcards
1
Q
Monism
A
The view that humans are one substance only, not two
2
Q
Materialism
A
We have one single nature which is entirely physical
3
Q
Richard Dawkins
A
Hard materialism :
Life is simply bytes and bytes of digital information contained in DNA
Soul one (non material life force) Soul two (the intellect)
4
Q
R Swinburne
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Conscience, morality and personal identity cannot be explained without references to a soul
5
Q
K Ward
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The soul gives humanity its special dignity and sense of purpose
6
Q
Aquinas
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Soul is an immaterial substance that is not separate from the body
7
Q
Criticism
A
Intentionality
