Panpsycast Ep 19, Body, Mind and Consciousness (Part I)

What is the mind-body problem?

• The problem of consciousness

• The problem of dualism

• The problem of materialism

• The problem of substance dualism

How can consciousness be defined?

• The study of being

• The study of knowledge

• The what it's like to be something

• The cognitive functions of the brain

What is the hard problem of consciousness?

• The difficulty in describing behavior

• The inability to capture the what it's like to be something

• The challenge of understanding the relationship between mind and body

• The problem of explaining cognitive functions

What is substance dualism?

• The belief in two kinds of substance: mental and physical

• The belief in the existence of a soul

• The belief in the independent existence of the mind and body

• The belief in the unity of mind and body

Why did Descartes adopt substance dualism?

• Because he believed in the existence of a soul

• Because he believed in the unity of mind and body

• Because he could clearly and distinctly conceive of his mind existing without his body

• Because he could clearly and distinctly conceive of his body existing without his mind

What percentage of students agreed with the statement 'I believe humans have souls'?

• 50%

• 54%

• 90%

• 14%

What is the relationship between substance dualism and Abrahamic faiths?

• Substance dualism is the default view of most Abrahamic faiths

• Substance dualism is not related to Abrahamic faiths

• Substance dualism is only believed by a small number of people in Abrahamic faiths

• Substance dualism is rejected by Abrahamic faiths

Is substance dualism philosophically intuitive?

• Yes, it is intuitive to most philosophers

• No, it is not intuitive to most philosophers

• Yes, it is pre-programmed in our minds

• No, it is a learned belief

What is the difference between Plato's and Descartes' concept of soul?

• Plato's soul is eternal, while Descartes' soul is mortal

• Plato's soul is the vessel, while Descartes' soul is the charioteer

• Plato's soul is the mind, while Descartes' soul is the body

• Plato's soul is the realm of forms, while Descartes' soul is the mind

Why is substance dualism considered to be innate?

• Because it is intuitive to babies

• Because it is a pre-programmed belief

• Because it is a learned belief

• Because it is a philosophical concept