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

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. […]

Explain and evaluate three elements of Descartes’ Philosophy of Art.

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Explain and Evaluate Three Elements of Descartes’ Philosophy of Art Introduction René Descartes (1596–1650), a foundational figure in modern Western philosophy, is known for his emphasis on reason, clarity, and methodological doubt. Although Descartes did not write directly on aesthetics or a systematic philosophy of art, his broader metaphysical and epistemological ideas influence how art

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