2nd MET in Human Philosophy

The father of modern philosophy

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Descartes

Cogito ergo sum means

• I am therefore you are

• I think therefore I am

• I know therefore I think

• I study therefore I know

It is a view in the philosophy of mind that mental phenomena are non- physical.

• Monism

• Existentialism

• Solipsism

• Mind–body dualism

In the light of Descartes’ philosophy. We may say now that man is not man if he does not -

• Think

• Eat

• Word

• Pray

It pertains to our consciousness, self-awareness and the seat of intelligence

• Thinking Chair

• Thinking Thing

• Thinking Man

• Thinking Dog

Our mind is far superior to our body, therefore

• Let not the desire of the flesh prevails

• Follow thy heart not the mind

• Use our head every quiz time only

• Ignore your thoughts

Which of the following will best feed your mind?

• Watching youtube

• Reading books

• Playing basketball

• Sleeping and dreaming

Possibilities are endless when we -

• Use our resources to control the people around us

• Use our mind and make our existence worthwhile

• Use your body as something to gain happiness

• Use your voice to shut down other people

What does dualism tells something about the body and mind?

• There is a particular interaction between the mind and body

• Body is apart from the mind up to the end of existence

• The mind controls the body, the body surrenders to the soul

• Both body and mind will cease to exist when man dies

What does Descartes mean about the powers of the mind?

• The mind is limited if you do not study

• The mind is full of thoughts and principles

• The mind is limitless, it can never be contained

• The mind is just a slave to the desires of the body