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What Is a Mind?

Christianity differs from non-religious philosophies not only in what it says about God, but also in what it says about mankind. According to (most) Christians, men have souls, free will, and other things that cannot be explained by science alone. Most atheists, on the other hand, would say that eve

11.13.2009| The Fish Tank | J. Joseph Porter

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Christianity and (Cartesian) Dualism

Does Christianity imply “dualism”? Many people – especially outsiders – think so. In particular, Christianity is often associated with “Cartesian dualism,” a variant of dualism attributed to French philosopher René Descartes. According to one popular understanding of Cartesian dualism,

06.12.2009| The Fish Tank | J. Joseph Porter

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