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Philosophy of mind
...ationship between mind and matter, is a central issue in the philosophy of mind, with a rich history dating back to pre-Socratic times. ...and body are fundamentally different in nature, typically arguing that the mind is non-physical. In contrast, physicalism asserts that mental states are ul

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Neutral monism
...This view challenges the traditional [[dualism]] which holds that mind and matter are fundamentally different, and [[physicalism]], which asserts that everyt ...ed as a more parsimonious explanation of the relationship between mind and matter, aiming to overcome the limitations and problems associated with dualism an

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Metaphysics
...l nature of [[reality]], including the relationship between [[mind]] and [[matter]], between [[substance]] and [[attribute]], and between [[potentiality]] an ...stence of [[God]], the nature of [[truth]], and the relationship between [[mind]] and [[body]].

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Panpsychism
...[experience]] exists throughout the entire [[universe]], and every part of matter has an aspect of [[consciousness]]. ...e fundamentally different. Panpsychism offers a third way, suggesting that mind is a fundamental feature of the universe, present even at the smallest scal

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Thought
...ind to the body, especially the brain, is a central issue in philosophy of mind.<ref name = "Kim1"/> === The mind-body problem ===

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Patricia Churchland
...ophy. Her work primarily focuses on how the brain functions to produce the mind, exploring the interface between [[neuroscience]] and philosophy to underst ...rd, working with [[J.J.C. Smart]], a prominent figure in the philosophy of mind and [[physicalism]].

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Metaphysical
...he ultimate nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality. The word "metaphysica ...f that reality is composed of two fundamental types of substance: mind and matter.

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Hard problem of consciousness
...ical processes in the [[brain]] give rise to subjective experiences of the mind. ...en as fundamentally different because it involves the subjective aspect of mind and experience. It asks why or how physical processes in the brain give ris

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Functionalism
...] and [[James's theory of mind]], which emphasized the adaptive purpose of mind and behavior. ...ucturalist]] approach to psychology, which focuses on the structure of the mind and its components.

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Object of the mind
= Object of the Mind = An '''object of the mind''' is an object that exists in the imagination, but which, in the real worl

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Functionalism (philosophy of mind)
...y what they are made of. This perspective contrasts with other theories of mind, such as [[dualism]] and [[physicalism]], by advocating that mental states ...ories of the time, particularly [[behaviorism]] and the identity theory of mind. Behaviorism argued that psychological states are merely behaviors or dispo

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Subjective idealism
...ns, suggesting that the material world is not independent of the observing mind. Originating with [[George Berkeley]], a prominent philosopher of the early ...tter, and the external world exist only insofar as they are perceived by a mind.

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Three Treasures
...considered essential for achieving balance and harmony within the body and mind, according to Taoist philosophy and Chinese medicinal practices. ...is often translated as "essence" and is considered the most dense physical matter within the body. It is the foundation of all life activities and is closely

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Property dualism
...ile|thumb|left]] '''Property dualism''' is a theory in the [[philosophy of mind]] that asserts the existence of both physical and mental properties. This v ...t go far enough in recognizing the fundamental difference between mind and matter.

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Outline of academic disciplines
...eral and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and ethics. * '''[[Psychology]]''' - the study of mind and behavior.

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Anaxagoras
...philosophy|Greek philosopher]] known for introducing the concept of Nous (mind or intellect) as an ordering force in the cosmos. Born in Clazomenae, in wh ...t everything is infinitely divisible and that even the smallest portion of matter contains some of each element. This concept laid the groundwork for the lat

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Thomas Nagel
...Like to Be a Bat?" (1974), which challenges the subjective aspects of the mind that he argues cannot be fully understood by a purely physical explanation. ...hysicalist explanation of consciousness. Nagel suggests that any theory of mind must account for the subjective character of experience, which he terms "th

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Henri Bergson
...ty]]; his philosophy emphasizes the importance of intuition and experience over analytical thought and the inadequacy of science and mathematics to fully u ===Matter and Memory===

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Mechanisms of mindfulness meditation
...ss meditation]] is a [[meditation]] technique that involves focusing one's mind on the present moment. This practice has been associated with numerous [[he ...at regular practice of mindfulness meditation can lead to increased [[grey matter]] density in areas of the brain associated with [[memory]], [[learning]], a

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Prakṛti
...universe. Prakṛti, in this context, is the source of the various forms of matter and the physical world. It is contrasted with [[Purusha]], the principle of ...ons only partially capture the full scope of the concept. It is the primal matter with three different innate qualities ([[Gunas]]): [[Sattva]] (goodness, co

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