Tag: René Descartes

A low angle view of a statue of Rene Descartes against the historic building exterior, showcasing its intricate architecture and craftsmanship.

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podcast

Author
Michael Egnor
Date
August 3, 2023

Tagged
Consciousness, Joshua Farris, metaphysics, Michael Egnor, René Descartes, Thomistic dualism}

Discussing the Cartesian Error

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August 3, 2023

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What impact did the ideas of the philosopher René Descartes have on our modern conception of the mind/body problem? In today’s episode, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor digs deeper into his conversation with Dr. Joshua Farris, discussing Thomistic dualism, materialistic explanations for consciousness, and the inevitability of metaphysics. Additional Resources