Metaphysics of mind
This playlist brings together two courses on Descartes and Mind-Body Dualism.
Perfect for those studying the 'Metaphysics of Mind' option for AQA A Level Philosophy.
What this playlist includes:
12 lectures across 2 courses.
All resources designed and delivered by university academics and researchers.
Self-marking quizzes for all lectures, as well as an end-of-topic quiz.
Reading lists, essay questions and extension activities.
Courses and Lectures
1. Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy
Prof. John Cottingham
Reading University
Reading University
1.1. The Father of Modern Philosophy – 07:28
1.2. The Method of Doubt – 10:09
1.3. Cogito Ergo Sum – 07:05
1.4. The Existence of God: From Finite to Infinite – 08:05
1.5. From God to Science – 07:19
1.6. Mind and Body – 09:51
2. Mind-Body Dualism
Dr Cressida Gaukroger
UCL
UCL
2.1. What is the Mind-Body Problem? – 07:30
2.2. Descartes and the History of Dualism – 12:43
2.3. The Connection Between Mind and Body – 14:11
2.4. The Conceivability Argument – 15:07
2.5. The Knowledge Argument – 09:18
2.6. Problems with Dualism – 10:16
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