Philosophy- Searle’s Mind-Body Problem

Philosophy- Searle’s Mind-Body Problem

The paper must be double-spaced and typed or printed by computer on standard white paper. Please use top, bottom and side margins of one inch and a 12-point font size.

Please write a 4-6 page paper answering if Searle has solved the traditional mind-body problem? What is the traditional mind-body problem? How does Searle think he has solved it? Is his solution successful? Can we now give up on the Cartesian project of explaining how the mind and body interact?

 Be composed in consistently eloquent prose
 Exhibit an appreciation of the details of the positions discussed
 Defend an interesting thesis well and fully
 Address all familiar topics and texts that are relevant to the topic
 Contribute a new voice or original observation to the dialogue on the chosen topic