Descartes Debate

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Dualism
The belief that the mind and body are separate entities, as proposed by René Descartes.
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Subjective experience (qualia)
The individual instances of subjective, conscious experience.
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I think, therefore I am
A philosophical statement by Descartes that asserts the existence of the self as a thinking being.
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Materialism
The theory that everything, including thoughts and consciousness, can be explained entirely by material processes.
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Free will
The ability to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or divine intervention.
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Robocop (2014)
A film that explores themes of consciousness, identity, and the implications of technology on the human mind.
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Blade Runner (1982)
A film depicting artificial beings that resemble humans but lack genuine self-awareness, raising questions about consciousness.
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Qualia
The internal and subjective component of perception that distinguishes the experience of different sensations.
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Self-awareness
The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
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Immaterial self
The aspect of a person that is not physical and is often associated with the mind or soul.