Ep. 398: Donald Davidson on Mind vs. Body (Part One)

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Aug 17, 202652:06Religion & Spirituality

On "Mental Events" (1970) and "Actions, Reasons, and Causes" (1963), w/ guest Chris Heath. When we talk about mental events (e.g. desires) causing physical occurrences (an action to obtain what is desired), are we giving...

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