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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 23 MIN

Season 5 Episode 5: Descartes Separated the Mind from the Body

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In this episode, student historians Charles Worrell, Aidan Shackelford, and Isaac Mulat tackle the myth that the seventeenth-century French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes invented the idea of mind-body dualism.   This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

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