In my opinion, getting rid of the concept of Dualism is the last step from a 99% Atheist (Agnostic) to a 100% Atheist.
In my attempt to learn more about the sense or self or "Consciousness" a long time ago, I picked a copy of Roger Penrose's "The Emperors new Mind" but I found it digressing and did not manage to complete the book. Perhaps I should have picked up Dan Dennett's bestseller "Consciousness Explained". Although I've already taken the last step, I would still be interested to get the lowdown on conciousness. Santosh, any suggestions for pertinent PS books? Cheers, Aristo. On 7/15/07, Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > There is no reason for this to be simply an opinion > at > this stage in this new century. This notion is not > just another fluffy ideology. The point is that > there > are objective scientific facts that indicate that > terms such as mind, soul, self, etc are most likely > particular configurations of the electrical activity > of the brain. Knowledge of specific details of these > configurations is about to be uncovered. ------------------------------- What Santosh is trying to say with his excessive throat-clearing, is that one is either a Monist or a Dualist. Those interested in this topic, can google Monism and Dualism, suffice it to say Dualists believe that a sense of self exists outside of the body. I'd be very interested in knowing what precise scientific evidence exists that discredits Dualism without a shadow of doubt. The fact is, man throughout the ages has been conscious of a sense of self distinct from his physical being. This sense of self manifests very early and can be noticed in children even as young as two. Until, it is decidedly proven one way or another, despite Santosh's enthusiasm, Monism remains an opinion just as Dualism does. selma ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
