Cartesian dualism

Examine Gilbert Ryle’s objection against Cartesian Mind Body Dualism.

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Examine Gilbert Ryle’s Objection Against Cartesian Mind Body Dualism Gilbert Ryle, a 20th-century British philosopher, famously critiqued Cartesian dualism in his book The Concept of Mind. René Descartes proposed that the mind and body are two separate substances: the mind is non-physical, while the body is physical. Ryle rejected this dualism as a category mistake. […]

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Cartesian Dualism

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Introduction Cartesian dualism is a theory proposed by René Descartes that divides reality into two distinct substances: mind and body. It is one of the most influential ideas in Western philosophy regarding the nature of human beings. Mind-Body Distinction Mind: A non-material, thinking substance responsible for consciousness, reasoning, and emotions. Body: A material substance governed

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