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As a substance dualist, Descartes defends the theory that there exist two ontologically distinct substances; the mental substance and the physical substance. His divisibility argument is as follows:i. the mi...

The tripartite analysis of knowledge suggests that there are three criteria which must be met in every case of knowledge, and that every time these three criteria are met one has a genuine case of knowledge....

Sartre's idea is that we are "condemned to be free", which can sound bizarre since this sentence is an oxymoron. As human beings, we are entirely free to do whatever we want. This can lead to a cer...

Describe Jackson's thought experiment about Mary and the black-and-white room.Explain Jackson's argument, boiled down to its premises. Introduce "qualia" and epiphenomenalism, as Jackson meant it, ...

While it may be suggested that there is a wide range of views different religions take on the ethical issue of abortion, there too may be much scope within one type or denomination of any given faith. Take C...