Pick
one question in each group and write a 4-5 page paper for each question.
Explain what Cartesian Substance Dualism is. Explain how Descartes argues for his dualism. Discuss some common criticisms of substance dualism.
Discuss the general metaphysical picture that Descartes creates. Discuss the types of problems that are a product of this metaphysical picture, and whether you think there are any solutions to these problems.
Compare Behaviorism, The Identity Theory and Functionalism (be sure to explain the Principle of Identity). What are the advantages and disadvantages of each theory?
Discuss what we want a theory of mind to capture (i.e., what types of things/processes do we consider to be mental)? What types of things might a theory of mind to leave out? Discuss whether the theories we’ve looked at so far do a good job at capturing what the mind is all about.