This short essay contributes to the disagreement between Thomas Nagel and Peter Hacker over the question: What it is like to be a bat. In his famous work titled “What is it like to be a Bat?” Thomas Nagel aims to find the truth about the ‘substance’ that makes an organism what that organism is. Thus…
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Elements of the Philosophy of the Mind: Intellect, Soul and Body
Philosophy of the mind is a field of study which is essential in understanding the connection between the soul and the body and the role sense perceptions and thought have in defining the existence of beings. In pointing out the significance of the philosophy of the mind in the theories of Descartes, Aristotle, and Buddha;…
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Death has been an area of investigation for many philosophers throughout history. Plato believed in immortality, and therefore we can presume he took death seriously, Aristotle believed in the soul of things, and consequently, we can say that he too saw death as a matter not to be taken lightly. However, among many philosophers, two…
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