https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1 en-us 2021-03-20 14:16:32 UTC 2025-09-26 17:51:40 UTC hello@padlet.com max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332539465 This artifact is a depiction of dualism as seen by Descartes. He drew this image to artistically convey his view on the mind vs. the body.

This artifact came from the 1600s, the time in which Descartes lived and his information was prevalent.

This drawing likely circulated in France, where Descartes was from and studied the majority of his life.

This image provides insight on why the mind-body dualism theory arose, and the thoughts behind it. Many people disagreed with this theory, but this image was used to convey points to explain Descartes' side.

“Mind–Body Dualism.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Mar. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind%E2%80%93body_dualism#/media/File:Descartes_mind_and_body.gif. ]]> 2021-03-20 14:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332539465 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332558241 This artifact is a depiction of dualism as seen by the Chinese philosophers, namely the Xiangshu school of thought. The yin yang symbol shows the balance of two different ideas, the yin and the yang, and how these relate to balance within the mind and body.

This artifact came from Zhao Huiqian in the 1300s, when this school of thought prevailed.

The drawing of the yin yang symbol circulated in China for followers of many different beliefs to see and understand.

This image provides a different viewpoint on the mind-body issue and dualism as a whole. While it does not follow the exact teachings of the original theory proposed by Descartes, it still illustrates a different take on dualism.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, iep.utm.edu/yinyang/. ]]> 2021-03-20 14:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332558241 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332570468 This artifact is a direct quote taken from the meditations of Descartes. These teachings show his thought process in forming the dualistic theory, and how the mind and body relate to him and his thoughts on their inner workings.

This artifact came from the teachings of Descartes in his book, Meditations on First Philosophy, in 1641.

This book, along with this excerpt, were released in France, but later translated and distributed in other countries.

This excerpt provides key ideas regarding how the mind and body interact, and it is important to see this thought process from the person who initially created it, Descartes himself.

Blum, Paul Richard. “Substance Dualism in Descartes.” Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy of Mind, Rebus Community, 10 Sept. 2019, press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil-of-mind/chapter/substance-dualism-in-descartes-2/. ]]> 2021-03-20 14:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332570468 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332584601 This artifact is a text written by Descartes. These teachings show "I think therefore I am", and explain that the mind and body are linked, however not the same entity.

This artifact was first released in  1637 by Descartes.

This book was released in France, but later translated and distributed in other countries for use and teaching.

This book provides the backbone behind what Descartes believed in and how the mind and body could be separated. The teachings in this book built the foundations of dualism as we know it today.

“No. 3151: DESCARTES.” No. 3151: Descartes, www.uh.edu/engines/epi3151.htm. ]]> 2021-03-20 14:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332584601 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332625877 This artifact is a text written by Descartes. Its teachings combine those of the Meditations and the Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences. This brings aspects of both texts into one text, but provides other insight regarding the mind-body dilemma.

This artifact was first released in 1644 by Descartes.

This book was released in France, but later translated and distributed in other countries for use and teaching.

This book provides additional insight on the mind-body problem, and how dualism relates to monism, and how these separate ideals can constitute the overall person.

“Principles of Philosophy.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_of_Philosophy. ]]> 2021-03-20 15:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332625877 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332634138 This artifact is a video explaining a current theory that refutes the idea of dualism and monism as a whole, stating that the idea that the mind and body are separate is a complete illusion. This artifact provides an important sense in the current thoughts on the mind vs. the body, and how the are one item, any difference would be an illusion.

This is an extremely current artifact, coming from 2020, just over a year ago. This artifact shows a very contemporary viewpoint relating to the philosophical theories and differences in the mind and body, relating them and taking away any theories that say they are different.

This artifact and others of similar sorts are used in current neuroscience and philosophical teachings. This helps provide a third viewpoint, allowing for some interference regarding the standard two-sided argument on monism vs. dualism.

“What Is Non-Dualism?” YouTube, YouTube, 15 Jan. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2JcoFgTyZc. ]]> 2021-03-20 15:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332634138 max1217 https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332651987 This author would be a great docent for the exhibit explaining dualism. He is a British philosopher and author that examined and intensely studied the life and works of Descartes.

He is currently alive and working more in depth on his studies into Descartes and the Dualistic theories. He can provide great insight on the life of the creator of the dualistic theory.

His book about Descartes' work provides insight on many of the arguments presented here today.

Grayling, A. C. “Descartes: the Life and Times of a Genius.” Amazon, Walker, 2006, www.amazon.com/Descartes-times-Genius-C-Grayling/dp/080271501X.

“A. C. Grayling.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._C._Grayling. ]]> 2021-03-20 15:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/max1217/300zghkvcribosf1/wish/1332651987