Asked by La Vida de una Guerrera on Jun 08, 2024

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Describe two possible solutions to Descartes's problem of how two different kinds of substances interact.

Descartes

René Descartes, a 17th-century French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, known for his statement "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) and his contributions to modern philosophy and the development of rationalism.

Substances

Fundamental components or materials that constitute physical reality, having distinct and constant properties.

Solutions

Methods or processes for solving problems or dealing with difficult situations, often involving a detailed, step-by-step procedure for achieving a desired end.

  • Analyze the differing philosophical stances regarding the characteristics and interactions among substances.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
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Either
(1)mind and body are not separate substances but parts of the same substance or
(2)they are separate substances but they don't interact.