
 Walden Pod
 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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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Exploring the Nature of Consciousness and the Argument from Reason 
 02:37 • 3min 
 Substance Dualism and Its Challenges 
 06:04 • 22min 
 The Challenge of Explaining Human Behavior Without Mental States 
 27:44 • 10min 
 Substance Dualism and Immaterial Substance 
 38:02 • 10min 
 Personal Identity and Substance Dualism 
 47:57 • 2min 
 The Principle of Identity and Psychological Continuity 
 49:45 • 20min 
 Implications of Different Theories on What Happens When You Die 
 01:09:42 • 5min 
 Cognitive Attributes in the Brain vs Soul 
 01:14:13 • 5min 
 Reincarnation, Qualitative Characteristics, and Embodiment 
 01:19:24 • 16min 
 The Influence of Sam Harris on Philosophy of Mind 
 01:35:35 • 2min 

