The view that mind and body are distinct and separate entities This is a compromise position between dualism and materialism This suggests that while there exists only one kind of substance there are fundamental differences in the properties of mind and matter ID: 718972
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Match the definitions....
The view that mind and bodyare distinct and separate entities.
This is a compromise position between _________ dualism and materialism. This suggests that while there exists only one kind of substance, there are fundamental differences in the properties of mind and matter.
Substance dualism
Property dualismSlide2
Descartes' DualismSlide3
Learning Outcomes
To able to describe the difference between property dualism and substance dualism. To be able to explain Descartes’ dualism.Slide4
Descartes’ Dualism
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) can be considered the heir of Platonic thought on the soul. Descartes realised that it was logically possible to doubt all things including the existence of the body (like the matrix!) However it is not possible to doubt that ‘I’ exist as a ‘thinking thing’. When I think there must be something doing the thinking. Descartes calls this the mind or soul.
Therefore, if the body can be doubted the soul proved.I am more than just a body.Slide5
Mind and Body
Our body is spatial but not conscious, while the mind is not spatial but is conscious. Even though this mind and body were separate, they interact within the brain. The state of the body will affect the mind and visa versa. When people die their body is left behind although their soul is able to continue with God.Slide6
Read through Descartes’ mediations and complete the
worksheet…
Stretch yourself:Read through the summaries of mediations 1 and 2 and add to your notes. Top Philosopher: In your notes, explain why Descartes is a substance dualist. Slide7
Principles of Philosophy
Principles of Philosophy (Latin: Principia philosophiae) is a book by René Descartes. In essence it is a synthesis of the Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy It was written in Latin and
published in 1644.Read through the article and summarise his argument in 5 points. Stretch yourself:What are Friedrich Nietzsche criticisms of cogito ergo sum?Slide8
Is he correct?
Answer this question in your notes:‘Descartes has proved that Dualism is true’ Discuss.
Stretch yourself:What are Friedrich Nietzsche criticisms of cogito ergo sum?Next steps: Research what other philosophers have said about Descartes and add it to your answer. Slide9
The Hot Seat
Write a question based on this lesson’s learning for the hotseater.