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The divisibility argument is one of three of Descartes’ arguments for substance dualism: that is the view that the mind and body are separate. The argument runs as follows: Bodies are divisible into spatial ...

It is extremely important in philosophy, more so than other subjects, to demonstrate your ability to think critically and analyse arguments. The examiner will be looking for your ability to think, rather tha...

Qualia are how different mental states feel to a person who is experiencing those mental states. For example; there is a distinct difference between what it is like to view a very bright colour, and what it ...

Judith Jarvis Thompson, through the use of analogy, argues that abortion is morally permissible, but only in three certain cases. These cases are 1) if the mother has been raped, 2) if contraception was used...

Impossible to write a full answer in just two paragraphs, but successful answers will cover the following: "Child drowning in pond" analogy, exploration of the difference or lack thereof between sa...