The metaphysics of consciousness: Materialism (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does materialism reject about the soul?
What does materialism reject about the soul?
That it is a spiritual substance
What phrase did Ryle use to mock Descartes' dualism?
What phrase did Ryle use to mock Descartes' dualism?
Ghost in the machine
What error does Ryle say occurs when treating mind & body as distinct elements?
What error does Ryle say occurs when treating mind & body as distinct elements?
A category error
In Ryle's Oxford example, what category does the University belong to?
In Ryle's Oxford example, what category does the University belong to?
Institution
What does Ryle say personality, behaviour & character should be categorized as?
What does Ryle say personality, behaviour & character should be categorized as?
The brain
How does Ryle describe people today who claim to have a soul?
How does Ryle describe people today who claim to have a soul?
They misuse semantics
According to Dawkins, what are humans nothing more than?
According to Dawkins, what are humans nothing more than?
Survival machines
What does Dawkins say consciousness is?
What does Dawkins say consciousness is?
Electro-chemical events in brain
What is 'Soul 1' according to Dawkins?
What is 'Soul 1' according to Dawkins?
Spiritual, supernatural part
What does 'Soul 2' refer to in Dawkins' terminology?
What does 'Soul 2' refer to in Dawkins' terminology?
Personality & individuality
What does Dawkins believe Soul 2 is a consequence of?
What does Dawkins believe Soul 2 is a consequence of?
Material processes in body