Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Free Will and Near-Death Experiences
Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will, near-death experiences, and Cartesian dualism. Examine the compatibility of determinism and free will in this thought-provoking lecture.
Personal Identity Across Space and Time - The Soul Theory - Lecture 10
Explore the philosophical concept of personal identity across time and space, examining the soul theory and its challenges in understanding what makes us the same person over time.
Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Part I
Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence through inferences to best explanation, examining physicalist and dualist perspectives on the mind and potential evidence for the soul.
Introduction to Plato's Phaedo - Arguments for the Existence of the Soul, Part II
Explore arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will as a key defense. Delve into dualism vs. physicalism and examine consciousness, emotions, and creativity in machines.
Berzelius, Gay-Lussac, and Davy - Advances in Chemistry from 1805-1832 - Lecture 21
Explore key developments in early 19th-century chemistry, including electrolysis, dualism, and the radical theory, through the work of Berzelius, Gay-Lussac, Davy, Wöhler, and Liebig.
Foundations of Psychology - This Is Your Brain
Explore the relationship between mind and body, examining dualism vs. materialism, and delve into basic neurophysiology and brain structure in this engaging psychology lecture.
Psychology - History and Approaches
Explore psychology's foundations, key debates, and historical schools of thought in this comprehensive introduction to the field.
La complessità e me - Sfidare il pensiero logico tradizionale
Riflessione sulla complessità come sfida al pensiero logico tradizionale, esplorando il suo ruolo nell'incontro con l'Altro e nell'amplesso della vita con sé stessa.
What is it Like to be a Bat? - The Hard Problem of Consciousness
Explore the philosophical challenge of understanding subjective experiences through Thomas Nagel's famous bat argument, examining the limitations of physicalism in explaining consciousness.
Functionalism
Explore Putnam's Multiple Realizability argument and functionalist theory of mind, examining mental states as functional states with specific inputs and outputs in philosophy.
What Does It Mean to Die - Technology and Death
Explore how technology reshapes our understanding of mortality, from social media's digital afterlife to brain transplants, challenging traditional notions of life, death, and the pursuit of immortality.
A Life of the Mind - Intellectual Journey with Daniel Dennett
Renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett reflects on his intellectual journey, exploring key ideas in cognitive science and philosophy while emphasizing the value of mistakes in the pursuit of knowledge.
Can Physics Explain Consciousness - Professor Steven Gimbel Discusses Quantum Consciousness
Explore the intersection of physics and consciousness, examining theories like reductionism, dualism, and quantum mechanics to understand the mind-body connection and its implications for reality.
Mind or Brain - Matter or Spirit
Explore the unresolved puzzle of mind vs. brain and matter vs. spirit with Prof. Jimenez-Rodríguez as he navigates the intersection of Neuroscience and Philosophy in this thought-provoking talk.
Mind or Brain - Matter or Spirit
Explore the age-old question of human consciousness with Professor Luis Jimenez-Rodríguez as he navigates the intersection of Neuroscience and Philosophy, offering insights into the nature of mind, matter, and spirit.
The Argument from Understanding for Property Dualism About Experiential Properties
Explore philosophical arguments for property dualism, examining how phenomenal experiences and consciousness relate to physical properties through the lens of experiential understanding.