Taking Consciousness Seriously: A Defense of Cartesian Dualism

Dilley discusses Cartesian dualism, as it has been modified over time since Descartes. This view of self is derived from the examination of consciousness as people are aware of it directly, but does have interesting relationships with western theism.

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Published in:International journal for philosophy of religion 2004-06, Vol.55 (3), p.135-153
Main Author: Dilley, Frank B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartesianism
Causation
Consciousness
Descartes, René
Dualism
History and sciences of religions
Materialism
Memory
Mind
Philosophy
Philosophy of mind
Philosophy of religion
Physical environment
Religion
Religious studies
Self
Soul
Studies in religion
Substance dualism
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Summary:Dilley discusses Cartesian dualism, as it has been modified over time since Descartes. This view of self is derived from the examination of consciousness as people are aware of it directly, but does have interesting relationships with western theism.
ISSN:0020-7047
1572-8684
DOI:10.1023/B:RELI.0000034594.88195.23