

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