Philosophy of Mind Quiz

What is the core claim of Cartesian Dualism?

• Mind and body are the same substance.

• Body is an immaterial substance.

• Mind is a physical substance.

• Mind and body are distinct substances that interact.

According to Descartes, where does the mind-body interaction occur?

• In the spinal cord

• In the pineal gland

• In the brain

• In the heart

What is the 'Problem of Other Minds'?

• The difficulty in proving the existence of other minds.

• The challenge of understanding one's own mind.

• The issue of mind-body interaction.

• The problem of defining consciousness.

What does Material Monism propose?

• Mind and body are the same substance.

• Only physical substances exist.

• Mind and body are distinct substances.

• Only mental substances exist.

What is a criticism of Logical Behaviourism?

• It cannot explain observable behaviour.

• It fails to account for inner experiences.

• It denies the existence of the mind.

• It overemphasizes the role of the brain.

What does Identity Theory claim about mental states?

• They are independent of physical processes.

• They are separate from brain states.

• They are identical to physical states in the brain.

• They are purely spiritual.

What is the 'hard problem of consciousness' according to Chalmers?

• Explaining the interaction between mind and body.

• Defining the concept of consciousness.

• Understanding the nature of qualia.

• Explaining subjective experience through physical processes.

What does Functionalism suggest about mental states?

• Mental states are determined by their physical properties.

• Mental states are characterized by the roles they take, and the effects of them.

• Mental states are equivalent to neural activities.

• Mental states are solely based on observable behavior.

What is an example of qualia?

• The observable behaviour of a person.

• The physical structure of the brain.

• The neural activity in the brain.

• The subjective experience of tasting chocolate.