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The concept of mind
Book • 1949
In this book, Gilbert Ryle argues that the concept of mind as a separate entity from the body is a philosophical illusion.
He critiques Cartesian dualism, introducing the concept of 'the ghost in the machine' to describe the mistaken idea of a mind separate from the body.
Ryle contends that mental processes are not distinct from physical actions but are instead behaviors and dispositions observable in the physical world.
The book is a foundational work in the philosophy of mind, challenging traditional views on the nature of mind and behavior.
He critiques Cartesian dualism, introducing the concept of 'the ghost in the machine' to describe the mistaken idea of a mind separate from the body.
Ryle contends that mental processes are not distinct from physical actions but are instead behaviors and dispositions observable in the physical world.
The book is a foundational work in the philosophy of mind, challenging traditional views on the nature of mind and behavior.
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Mentioned by Tim Scarfe in relation to 
Daniel Dennett 's PhD supervisor and his famous concept 'Ghost in the Machine'.
Daniel Dennett 's PhD supervisor and his famous concept 'Ghost in the Machine'.
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Prof. Daniel Dennett - Could AI Counterfeit People Destroy Civilization? (SPECIAL EDITION)
Mentioned by Jonathan Buttaci to illustrate the concept of a 'category mistake' in relation to the soul.
Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul? | Prof. Jonathan Buttaci
