Plato On Mind, Body And Soul Flashcards
1
Q
What is substance dualism ?
A
The idea that there are two separate aspects to human beings, the physical and the mental. Which both make up the soul
2
Q
What is materialism ?
A
The idea that human beings are made up of physical matter alone
3
Q
What does plato believe about the body?
A
That the body hinders us
4
Q
Is plato a dualist ?
A
yes
5
Q
What does plato believe about our senses ?
A
That they deceive us
6
Q
What is our real purpose ?
A
philosophical thought
