Dive into the centuries-old inquiry of the Mind-Body Problem, exploring how consciousness might stem from the physical world. Discover the contrasting views of Plato and Aristotle on the soul's relationship with the body. Unpack Descartes' groundbreaking ideas and the modern split in philosophy and science. Delve into the complexities of qualia and the hard problem of consciousness, while examining whether machines can truly feel. Finally, reflect on the implications of consciousness for free will, ethics, and our understanding of reality.
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Ancient Roots Shape Modern Questions
The mind-body problem asks how an inner world of experience can arise from an outer world of matter.
This ancient puzzle shaped philosophy from Plato to Descartes and birthed modern science's split view of mind and matter.
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Descartes' Pineal Gland Moment
René Descartes presented the mind as a thinking substance separate from extended matter and pointed to the pineal gland as interaction.
His specific answer failed, but his question transformed philosophy and launched modern science.
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Many Theories, One Unclosed Gap
Philosophers offer many frameworks: substance dualism, property dualism, physicalism, idealism, panpsychism, and neutral monism.
Each frames mind-matter relations differently but none yet fully closes the explanatory gap.
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What is the Mind-Body Problem?For thousands of years, philosophers and scientists have asked how an inner world of experience could emerge from an outer world of matter.From Plato and Descartes to modern neuroscience and AI, the Mind-Body Problem remains philosophy's oldest puzzle and science’s hardest challenge.This opening episode of Mind-Body Solution's special series, "The Mind-Body Problem Explained - An Ultimate Guide", introduces the mystery of consciousness and the major ways thinkers have tried to solve it - from dualism and idealism, to panpsychism and illusionism.Whether you're new to the topic or a seasoned philosopher of mind, this short film offers a clear, cinematic introduction to one of humanity's greatest questions:How does mind arise from matter - or does it? And what does this mean for reality itself?Mind • Matter • MeaningSubscribe to explore the series: The Mind-Body Problem Explained – An Ultimate Guide | A Mind-Body Solution Series.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – The Question | What is the Mind-Body Problem?(00:22) – Ancient Origins | Plato, Aristotle, and the Soul-Body Debate(00:53) – Descartes’ Revolution | “I think, therefore I am.”(01:18) – Modern Split | Mind and Matter in Science(01:40) – Philosophical Paths | Dualism, Physicalism, Idealism, Panpsychism(02:24) – The Hard Problem | Nagel, Chalmers, and Qualia(02:56) – The Explanatory Gap | Feeling vs Function(03:20) – Consciousness Today | Neuroscience, AI, and the Mystery of Mind(03:57) – Why It Matters | Free Will, Ethics, and Meaning(04:25) – Mind, Matter, Meaning | Toward a Mind-Body SolutionCONNECT:- Website: https://mindbodysolution.org - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MindBodySolution- Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com =============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.
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