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Philosophy 4610 Spring 2008

Philosophy of Mind

Reading Questionnaire #1

Descartes: Meditations II and VI and "The Passions of the Soul"

Due: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2006

Please answer each question in 2-4 sentences.

1. According to Descartes, how are the mind and the brain related?  How do events in the brain cause events in the mind?  How do events in the mind cause events in the brain?

2. Do you find this view of the relationship between mind and brain convincing?  What might be some problems with it?