RE: Mind/matter duality
May 30, 2013 at 12:45 am
(This post was last modified: May 30, 2013 at 12:48 am by Whateverist.)
(May 29, 2013 at 12:38 am)Baalzebutt Wrote: The mind is the product if the brain. Without the brain, the mind does not exist. Therefore, consciousness is tied to the brain and is a result of the physical processes thereof.
To apply special meaning or "supernatural" significance to it is akin to a spiritual argument that requires something more than a simple assertion to give it any true weight.
Well you have to admit that what we mean by "mind" is pretty different than most "things" we give names to, including "brains". Nothing supernatural intended mind you, but still different enough in kind from what we mean by brains as to be worthy of interest.
Maybe it has something to do with being self-referential. When I use refer to "me" or "my" I never intend my brain, but rather my mind. Likewise if I get a tumor, I'd never describe it as being in my mind, it would be in my brain.
