The metaphysics of consciousness: Materialism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does materialism claim about the mind and consciousness?
What does materialism claim about the mind and consciousness?
Fully explained by physical interactions
What phrase does Ryle use to mock Descartes' dualism?
What phrase does Ryle use to mock Descartes' dualism?
Ghost in the machine
What does Ryle call the mistake of thinking mind and body are distinct substances?
What does Ryle call the mistake of thinking mind and body are distinct substances?
A category error
In Ryle's Oxford example, what did the visitor incorrectly ask after seeing colleges?
In Ryle's Oxford example, what did the visitor incorrectly ask after seeing colleges?
'But where is the University?'
Why is the traditional mind/body distinction a mistake according to Ryle?
Why is the traditional mind/body distinction a mistake according to Ryle?
Inconsistent with psychology/neuroscience
What should personality and behaviour be categorized as instead of the soul?
What should personality and behaviour be categorized as instead of the soul?
The brain
What does Dawkins believe about consciousness and the brain?
What does Dawkins believe about consciousness and the brain?
Consciousness cannot be separated from brain
What does Dawkins say humans are in terms of genes?
What does Dawkins say humans are in terms of genes?
Survival machines
How does Dawkins define consciousness?
How does Dawkins define consciousness?
Electro-chemical events in the brain
What is 'Soul one' according to Dawkins?
What is 'Soul one' according to Dawkins?
Spiritual part knowing God, surviving death
What is Dawkins' position on Soul 2?
What is Dawkins' position on Soul 2?
Accepts it without afterlife/religion
What does Dawkins say Soul 2 ultimately is?
What does Dawkins say Soul 2 ultimately is?
Consequence of material body processes