The Shift to Cartesian Substance Dualism

The speaker identifies a significant shift in their philosophical stance, moving from dualistic interactionism to Cartesian substance dualism. They argue that a person is fundamentally identical to their soul rather than being a compound entity made up of both soul and body. This conclusion is supported by a series of premises that underline the identity of the person before and after physical death, culminating in the assertion that individuals are souls who presently possess bodies. The speaker emphasizes that this perspective is consistent with biblical teachings and highlights the logical relationship between the premises that leads to this conclusion.