Answer to Question #109269 in Philosophy for sarai

Question

List some typical properties of minds that differ from the properties of bodies. Does it seem as though these differences are enough to establish that the mind and the body are different things? Do you agree with any of Churchland's arguments for dualism? If so, what argument is most compelling and why?

Answer 1

The mind differs from the body because it is able to think, comprehend and recall. One common trait about the mind and the body is that they coordinate to make human and animals complete beings. I agree with Churchland's argument on property dualism which states that “Study of the mind is an autonomous science.” The mind is about consciousness, mental processes and thought. We also have the weight, solidity and some sort of solids, gases and liquids.