Descartes: Mind-Body Relation and the Interaction Problem

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Introduction to Descartes' view on the real distinction between mind and body, and his answer to the Interaction Problem. If mind and body are two distinct substances, with fundamentally different properties, how can they interact? How can my will move my arm? How can an injury cause me pain? You can join live sessions of these readings on Discord: https://discord.gg/philosophy

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