The metaphysics of consciousness: Materialism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Materialism definition
Materialism definition
Mind & consciousness explained by physical/material interactions; rejects spiritual soul
Ryle's view of dualism
Ryle's view of dualism
A 'philosophers myth'
Ghost in the machine (Ryle)
Ghost in the machine (Ryle)
Ryle mocks idea that immaterial soul controls body
Category error (Ryle)
Category error (Ryle)
Thinking mind and body are distinct elements/substances
Oxford University example illustrates
Oxford University example illustrates
Category error: visitor sees buildings, asks 'where is university?'
Personality/behaviour should be categorized as
Personality/behaviour should be categorized as
The brain (not soul)
Dawkins on non-physical parts of person
Dawkins on non-physical parts of person
No non-physical part exists
Dawkins: what exists?
Dawkins: what exists?
Matter is all that exists
Dawkins: humans are
Dawkins: humans are
Survival machines for genes to replicate
Dawkins: consciousness is
Dawkins: consciousness is
Electro-chemical events in the brain
Soul 1 definition
Soul 1 definition
Spiritual/supernatural part, knows God, survives death
Dawkins' view on Soul 1
Dawkins' view on Soul 1
Rejects it (doesn't believe in immaterial)
Soul 2 definition
Soul 2 definition
Aristotelian: personality and individuality
Dawkins' view on Soul 2
Dawkins' view on Soul 2
Accepts but as consequence of material processes