The Socratic Sessions Mind, Matter, & Metaphysics: Substance Dualism | Ralph Stefan Weir | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #23
🔍 Overview: In this episode, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir joins us to explore the philosophical challenges of consciousness. Together, we discuss the leading explanatory theories, physicalism's rise (and potential fall), and the nuances of mind-body dualism.
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[Highlight 1]: What main explanatory theories for consciousness exist today?
[Highlight 2]: Why did Physicalism rise in popularity, and has it failed?
[Highlight 3]: Why does Property Dualism actually entail Substance Dualism?
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Who Are You, Really? by Joshua Rasmussen
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