- Short Essay Question: (90 marks)
The Mind/Body problem involves the following two positions: Substance Dualism and Materialism. With reference to the course readings, provide a concise formulation of the Descartes’ Substance Dualism. With reference to the course readings, provide a concise formulation of Materialism. In particular, explain the distinction between Reductive Materialism and Eliminative materialism. In light of the criticisms, from the course readings, offered of both Substance Dualism and Materialism, which account is more plausible? Provide an argument in support of your conclusion.
- Short Response Question: (10 marks) You should try to limit yourself to two or three paragraphs for this question.
Review the course reading by David Hume on the problem of personal identity. Explain why Hume concludes that personal identity, or the notion of a self, is an illusion.