Full Idea
Philosophy of mind seems to address the questions of whether the mind is distinct from the body, and whether the mind has properties, such as consciousness, which are unique to it.
Gist of Idea
The main questions are: is mind distinct from body, and does it have unique properties?
Source
E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Intro)
Book Reference
Lowe,E.J.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [CUP 2000], p.1
A Reaction
Simple enough, but the modern debate seems to centre on the second question, which is here stated nice and clearly. Of course, wild garlic has a unique smell, but that doesn't quite qualify as a 'unique property'. Are the properties of mind unpredictable?