Monism Vs Dualism

The brain and the mind are a puzzling union because scientists disagree on whether or not the mind is imaginary or real. There are three positions most psychologists take on the topic of brain and mind connections being dualism, monism, or perspectivalism. Some scientists support dualism which is the notion that says the brain and body are separate, because the body is physical while thoughts and emotions are not. This view is widely supported by Christians because it distinguishes between the material and nonmaterial world. Another view is called monism and this is rejected by Christians because it says that everything is physical. This view denies anything nonphysical, saying the only reality that is true is physical. The third view called the perspectivalist view believes that the mind and body are a single reality that can be …show more content…
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