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Single Idea 5630

[from 'Critique of Pure Reason' by Immanuel Kant, in 17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 8. Dualism of Mind Critique ]

Full Idea

Our concept of an incorporeal nature is merely negative.

Clarification

'Incorporeal' means non-physical

Gist of Idea

Our concept of an incorporeal nature is merely negative

Source

Immanuel Kant (Critique of Pure Reason [1781], B827/A799)

Book Reference

Kant,Immanuel: 'Critique of Pure Reason', ed/tr. Guyer,P /Wood,A W [CUO 1998], p.674


A Reaction

This nicely pinpoints a well-known problem with the dualist theory of mind.