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Walden Pod
70 - Substance Dualism w/ Michael Huemer
Aug 28, 2023
Philosophy Professor Michael Huemer defends interactionist substance dualism, discussing challenges of explaining consciousness physically, human behavior without mental states, personal identity, and implications of different theories on what happens after death. They explore the debate on cognitive abilities in the brain vs. soul, and delve into the concept of reincarnation, discussing the relationship between the soul and the body.
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- Identity can be understood as a one-to-one relation, challenging the notion of personal identity based on psychological continuity.
- Identity can transcend amnesia, with the same person being present even without memory recovery.
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Identity is a one-to-one relation
According to the first principle, identity is a one-to-one relation, meaning every being is identical with exactly one being and no one is ever identical to two beings.
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