Walter Bradley: Is Your Body an Instrument of Your Mind?

Mind Matters

Nov 07 2019 | 00:13:54

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Show Notes

Are we simply matter and chemical reactions or are our minds separate from our bodies? Robert J. Marks discusses the mind/body problem with Dr. Walter Bradley. Show Notes 00:34 | Introducing Dr. Walter Bradley, Emeritus Distinguished Professor at Baylor University 01:01 | Beliefs and objectivity 04:00 | A priori assumptions 04:36 | What is the mind/body problem? 05:45 | The body is like a piano 06:32 | Are we simply matter and chemical processes? 08:08 | Herd instinct 09:04 | Monism vs. Dualism 09:47 | Evidence for dualism 11:00 | Near-death experiences Additional Resources About Walter Bradley A priori knowledge Read More ›

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