dualist theories

Dualist theories in philosophy suggest that the mind and body are separate entities. According to dualism, mental phenomena like thoughts and feelings are distinct from physical processes in the brain. This viewpoint argues that the mind isn’t reducible to brain activity; instead, it exists independently or interacts with the body. Dualism helps explain experiences like consciousness and free will, which may not be fully explained by physical science alone. It’s a way of understanding human nature as involving both a tangible, physical aspect and an intangible, mental aspect.