body-mind dualism

Body-mind dualism is the philosophical idea that the mind and body are separate entities. It suggests that the physical body is material and occupies space, while the mind—thoughts, feelings, consciousness—is non-physical and not directly measurable. According to dualism, the mind can exist independently of the body, and they interact in some way. This perspective contrasts with materialism, which views the mind as solely a product of physical processes in the brain. Dualism raises questions about how these distinct substances communicate and influence each other, highlighting the complex relationship between consciousness and the physical body.