The Mind-Brain Identity Theory

The eighth video for my philosophy of mind course. In this video we discuss the history of thinking about the brain, the mind-brain identity theory, the example of long-term potentiation, as well as the identity theorist response to Descartes' conceivability arguments. After that we turn to a discussion of the contemporary views of Ned Block and the way in which scientific identities are established.

[jedser]

Great talk. Passes the test of time. The history was interesting. The Thales joke was funny. See the Timaeus for Plato’s few comments on the brain, particularly 44d and 73b-d.

[meemvids]

Great video, thanks a mill. :) Please put up your audio though. I live on a busy road and struggle to hear!

[nothingmatters]

Do you have a lecture on extended mind?

[jaystorm]

your theory is very amazing and very helpful. the information you said in you video, spot on.

[rupertsimms]

pronunciation if Avicenna is Avi senna....as far as Im aware