The Mary Argument Against Physicalism (Philosophy of Mind) — Jordan B. Cooper

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The Mary Argument Against Physicalism (Philosophy of Mind)

The Mary Argument Against Physicalism (Philosophy of Mind)

Preacher: Jordan B. Cooper
Tradition: Lutheran — Confessional
Published: Dec 17, 2018
Length: 6:45

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This is an explanation of what is known as the Mary Argument or the Mary's Room Argument against a physicalist understanding of mind. This is one of the most important discussions currently occurring in debates between dualists and materialists. This is also sometimes known as the Knowledge Argument.

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