Is the human mind only physical?

  Is the human mind only physical? 1. Introduction Describe the philosophical problem as accurately as possible Include a clear argumentative thesis statement Define key technical/philosophical terms that you will use in the essay 2. Body Demonstrate in an organized fashion the strength/validity of each the arguments that favor your view Address in an organized fashion each of the counter arguments that don’t favor your view 3. Conclusion Summarize your position and why the arguments favor your view Offer a larger context in which your position is helpful to understand Remember to use analogies, metaphors, examples, and other tools of reasoning in order to explain what you mean. Cite only the readings or supplemental resources provided in this course for weeks 3-6. No external internet resources are allowed that are not part of the required reading lists or supplemental resources. You may use your conclusions from the Week 4 Aristotle and Descartes Textual Analysis assignment. Three Key Expectations of the Mind-Body Essay Assignment: Present the philosophical problem accurately and precisely; address counterarguments seriously. Break down the problem into relevant parts Integrate relevant ideas and arguments from the course resources coherently