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Moreland Defends Dualist Interactionism, Arguing That the Mind Is Distinct

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Moreland defends dualist interactionism, arguing that the mind is distinct from the brain. He compares physicalism, the view that the only thing that exists in the universe is matter, with substance dualism, the view that mind is separate from matter. He gives several reasons for rejecting physicalism and accepting dualism. Moreland claims that the idea of dualism is best understood from within a wider metaphysic, such as theism.
-Moreland says mind seems to be a basic feature of the cosmos.


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A field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behavior.

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An analysis of living beings and life forms, emphasizing their physical structure, operational functions, developmental processes, evolutionary backgrounds, and geographical spread.

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The inherent qualities or characteristics of something, or the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and landscapes.

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The influence of external factors like environment, education, and experience on the development and behavior of an individual.

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