(March 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm)Baalzebutt Wrote: It has been argued here by certain member that the mind and brain are separate entities.
To cite a philosopher that is sure to bring down the wrath of Apo .. John Searle likens the difference between "brain" and "mind" to the difference between the "stomach" (or G. I. tract) and "digestion". The first is the organ(s) in the body which supports the second which is a bodily process. That is a pretty down to earth suggestion which at least seems true as far as it goes. Does that mean no other means can ever be devised to support the processes of the mind besides a brain? No, but chances are if such a means is ever found it will most likely be someone with an embodied brain that finds it. Likewise digestion could probably be accomplished by some other means than the G. I. tract. Of the two, the problem of supporting mind processes without a brain seems the more daunting problem.
