Substance dualism essay help

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How would you plan the 25 mark essay 'how convincing is substance dualism?'

Would you mention property dualism?

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I think you should consider the marking criteria, and what's expected of you to get a good/high grade. I won't expand on the topic points as that could be plagiarism, but my advice is to not focus on the mark, but consider the marking scheme expectations, word count, topics that were covered in the lecture and in any recommended reading, then create your plan, break you essay up and start writing!

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LeoKisia

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Original post by kaayb7

Hi
How would you plan the 25 mark essay 'how convincing is substance dualism?'
Would you mention property dualism?

start with an introduction that briefly explains substance dualism (the view that mind and body are distinct substances) and its main proponents, like Descartes. State your thesis, indicating whether you find it convincing and why. In the body, critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of substance dualism, such as Descartes’ argument from divisibility and conceivability, while addressing key criticisms like the mind-body interaction problem raised by philosophers like Elizabeth of Bohemia. Include a discussion of alternative views like property dualism, which may strengthen or challenge substance dualism by suggesting mental properties are non-physical but arise from physical substances. Use this comparison to assess the plausibility of substance dualism. Conclude by summarizing your arguments, weighing its persuasiveness against criticisms and alternatives, and reflecting on whether it remains a viable theory in modern philosophy.

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kaayb7

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Original post by LeoKisia

start with an introduction that briefly explains substance dualism (the view that mind and body are distinct substances) and its main proponents, like Descartes. State your thesis, indicating whether you find it convincing and why. In the body, critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of substance dualism, such as Descartes’ argument from divisibility and conceivability, while addressing key criticisms like the mind-body interaction problem raised by philosophers like Elizabeth of Bohemia. Include a discussion of alternative views like property dualism, which may strengthen or challenge substance dualism by suggesting mental properties are non-physical but arise from physical substances. Use this comparison to assess the plausibility of substance dualism. Conclude by summarizing your arguments, weighing its persuasiveness against criticisms and alternatives, and reflecting on whether it remains a viable theory in modern philosophy.

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