1. After doing the textbook (Rachels) reading, and reading JohnSearle’s article, how would you, in your own words, summarize thebasic arguments of the Mind-Brain Identity Theory? What are thebasic arguments here (and make specific reference to the readingsin your answer)?
2. In general, as you described it in Question #1 above, do youfind yourself agreeing or disagreeing with “Mind-Brain IdentityTheory†as an explanation for subjective experiences? Explain why(and remember that when assessing arguments, you are examining thelogic and evidence).
3. Here is another relevant TedTalk. This one relates back tothe “split-brain†experiences you read about for Wednesday. It’s afascinating talk by brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor, discussingher own such “split-brain†experience (as the result of astroke).
After watching the video, can you, in your own words, relateTaylor’s experiences to the discussion of personal identity andmind-body? What do her experiences say to each of these issues? Dothey seem to support specific theories, such as Bundle Theory andMind-Brain Identity Theory? Explain why, or why not.
