Soul, Mind and Body

Question 1

‘There is no such thing as a soul.’ Discuss.
DISAGREE

Answer 1

1) Descartes (Cogito Ero Sum)
2) Qualia + Intention
3) Dualism vs Materialism

Question 2

Evaliate the view that the thinking mind is seperate from the body.
DISAGREE

Answer 2

1) Dualism vs materialism
2) Descartes
3) Function of the soul

Question 3

To what extent does Plato successfully explain the relationship between the body and the soul?
UNSUCCESSFUL

Answer 3

1) Flaws of substance dualism
2) Nature of the Platonic soul
3) Proof/arguments

Question 4

‘Plato’s view of the soul is more coherent than that of Aristotle.’ Discuss.
ARISTOTLE IS STRONGER

Answer 4

1) Soul’s role
2) Nature of the soul
3) Proof/arguments

Question 5

Evaluate Descartes’ solution to the mind/soul and body problem.
UNSUCCESSFUL

Answer 5

1) Cartesian dualism
2) Arguments posited
3) Mind-body (pineal gland)

Question 6

Exam specification (soul, mind, body)

Answer 6

• Plato
• Aristotle
• Substance dualism
• Materialism