Discussion #8

  • Due Mar 31, 2018 by 11:59pm
  • Points 10
  • Submitting a discussion post
  • Available Mar 26, 2018 at 12am - Mar 31, 2018 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked Mar 31, 2018 at 11:59pm.

Instructions: 

Post a response to a question or two concerning the week's reading or video. You must also reply to at least one other post. The deadline to post is Saturday, March 31st, by 11:59 pm. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the arguments for and against dualism.
  • Analyze the arguments put forth by Churchland.
  • Debate the ideas presented by Churchalnd.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of mind body dualism.
  • Communicate ideas in the video and reading to your classmates.

Question #8:

List some typical properties of minds that differ from the properties of bodies. Does it seem as though these differences are enough to establish that the mind and the body are different things? Do you agree with any of Churchland's arguments for dualism? If so, what argument is most compelling and why?

 

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