substance dualism ↔ matter

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Substance dualism is defined by the ontological distinction between mind and matter, as seen in Descartes' framework [1] and the general assumption that they represent two fundamentally different kinds of substance [2]. Furthermore, the theory is often evaluated by comparing the properties of consciousness-supporting 'stuff' against those of ordinary matter [3].

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Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu Howard Robinson · Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 2 facts

claimThe 'ectoplasm' account of substance dualism is criticized because it fails to explain why this specific 'stuff' supports consciousness any better than ordinary matter does.

claimRené Descartes was a substance dualist who believed in two distinct kinds of substance: matter, which is defined by spatial extension, and mind, which is defined by the property of thinking.

The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com Springer 1 fact

claimSubstance dualism assumes that mind and matter represent two fundamentally different kinds of 'stuff' or 'substance' that coexist independently while representing two complementary properties of an individual.