Single Idea 9293

[catalogued under 17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 2. Interactionism]

Full Idea

Since the interaction of bodies themselves involves energy-flow, it looks as if interaction between body and spirit ought to result in losses and increases of energy in the material world.

Gist of Idea

Body-spirit interaction ought to result in losses and increases of energy in the material world

Source

Jenny Teichmann (The Mind and the Soul [1974], Ch.2)

Book Reference

Teichmann,Jenny: 'The Mind and the Soul' [RKP 1974], p.15


A Reaction

A nice statement of an important argument. It forces the dualist to go the whole way, asserting that not only is the mind immaterial, but that it can be active without energy, and cover its traces in the physical world. Doesn't look good.