Explain Shapiro's Suggestion That "We Can Read Elisabeth as Here

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Essay

Explain Shapiro's suggestion that "we can read Elisabeth as here working towards an intermediary position, one between the substance dualism she originally identified with Descartes's own and the materialism which she then seemed to take to be the only alternative."

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Definitions:

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes in the brain and nervous system that allow for thought, perception, movement, and bodily functions.

Endorphins

Natural chemicals in the body that interact with the brain's receptors to reduce pain perception and lead to feelings of euphoria.

Pain Reduction

Pain reduction involves strategies or treatments aimed at alleviating or managing the intensity of pain experienced by an individual.

Brain's Release

The process by which the brain discharges substances, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, which can influence mood, behavior, and physiological functions.