Dualism Learning Outcomes To be able to understand the concept of dualism To be able to analyse views on what makes us human There is a variety of ideas about survival after death In our children ID: 718971
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Think, pair, Share
Is this the same person?Slide2
DualismSlide3
Learning Outcomes
To be able to understand the concept of dualism.To be able to analyse views on what makes us human. Slide4
There is a variety of ideas about survival after death
In our childrenIn our “works”
In the memory of othersThe soulThe bodyReincarnationSlide5
What do dualists think?
A
dualist believes that there are two main aspects to human beings, a physical body and a non
physical soul. The physical outer shell which, in time, will decay and the soul which is immortal after death.
Although the two are linked whilst the
person is alive.
The opposite view
is known as
m
onism
and
materialism Slide6
‘Cogito
ergo sum’ – Rene Descartes (1596-1650)Slide7
Identity and the
Soul
Consider what questions we can ask on the Soul. Write list of questions about the soul.e.g.
What makes a person?What do you think the soul is?Slide8
Quotes on dualism
Read through the quotes!
Consider who you think said each one and fill in the blanks.
Extension task:
Research Aristotle’s view on the soul. Slide9
Think, Pair, Share
If someone had a brain transplant how would they be different?Slide10
Is our identity only the result of memories and actions in the mind?
Bernard Williams argued that memories and personality are not a good guide to identity as they can be fabricated.
He believed identity comes from personal characteristics as well. As identity comes from the way we recognise each other. Without our bodies we cannot recognise each other.Slide11
Is Dualism Correct?
Number yourselves on your table.
Move round your table and share a your reasons!If you are an even number give a reason why someone would agree.
If you are an odd number give a reason why someone would disagree.Slide12
Is Dualism correct?
Yes
There is no place in the brain where electric stimulation can cause a person to believe or decide. Although our thoughts can be true or false our brain states cannot be true or false. Nobody can tell what we are thinking by measuring brain waves. We must be asked what we are thinking.
Mental events have subjective qualities such as what does it feel like, Sensations like these really cannot be reduced to something physical.
No
What about the causal effects between mind and body? We know there are things that we do to the body that effect the mind.
Modern science has shown links between the mind and the brain, so how can it survive on its own?
If minds are non-physical objects, how can the mind cause anything to happen in the physical world?Slide13
Dualism – T
he Debate
Complete the speech bubbles to show a potential debate on Dualism.You must include philosopher views as well as opinions from the class.
Extension task:
Research and add Dawkins’ view on the soul.Slide14
Think, Pair, Share
A: SoulB:
MaterialismA: MonismB: DualismSlide15
Consciousness: An Introduction
Read through Chapter 1 and 2 of Blackmore’s book. Create a mind map of the key information and key philosophers.