(October 16, 2014 at 4:44 pm)Rhythm Wrote:Of course not! I believe mind is dependent on the brain, but as I understand them to be used, mind and brain typically refer to different sides of the same coin.(October 16, 2014 at 4:31 pm)Pickup_shonuff Wrote: I have to disagree. From my understanding, brain typically refers only to the neurophysiology, mind is the psychical side of that functionality such as memory, linguistic capabilities, sensations and perceptions--unconscious and subconscious--etc., and consciousness is the explicit moment-to-moment experience that defines our present, such as me presently staring down at my phone screen, struggling to tap the right keys (with mind actively at work in a gazillion ways unbeknownst to me, as a result of physical changes in my brain; brain consisting of parts like any other organ, but the exclusive seat for the mind, and in turn, mind for consciousness). Obviously, that is in no way how an Idealist would convey brain, mind, and consciousness, but I think it's probably the best given the empirical data.I'd love to pick your brain...sometime, about why we have such a disagreement. Memory isn't brain? Do you keep it in your toes? Hehehehe?
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