Dualism VS Monism Flashcards
Define dualism
mind and body are two distinct substances
Define monism
only the mind or only the body exists
Define philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge and reality
define epistemology
Theories about the nature of knowledge
define doctrine
A set of beliefs about a certain issue/topic
Platos epistemology consists of forms and particulars, what are they
(DUALIST NOTION)
forms - the real truth
particulars - our perception
what is Platos doctrine of recollection
innate knowledge is through our soul
Aristotles epistemology, essences as the defining characteristic of forms, what did he believe?
(MONIST NOTION)
He believed forms existed within particulars and forms are the essential qualities that make something what it is
What is Cartesian/Substance dualism
MIND (free, indestructible) is completely distinct to MATERIAL (destructible)
What is the main problem for Cartesian/Substance dualism
INTERACTIONISM
Cartesian dualism was rejected and replaced with property dualism.. what is that
Mind and body are not different substances, but the body has both physical and mental properties
what does Transmagnetic stimulation do
disrupts neural visual streams, either dorsal (location) or ventral (pattern)
What are two different forms of monism
- idealism
- logical behaviourism
what is epistemic mental states
state of mind representing an individuals beliefs, knowledge and understanding of the world.
What is materialism
Everything is made up of matter
