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The philosophy of mind is the branch of philosophy that… “includes the area of [term1] concerned with the nature of [term2] phenomena and how they fit into the causal [term3] of reality.”  The [term4] problem, then, is “the problem of whether mental phenomena are physical phenomena and, if not, how they [term5] to physical phenomena.”

Which of the following does Wolf say about JoJo?  (note: there may be more than one answer.  Select ALL that apply)

Which of the following makes the mind-body problem intractable? 

Which of the following can be said about traditional skepticism?  

Which of the following are examples of outlaw emotions (note: there may be more than one answer.  Select all that apply): 

Saul argues that the issues she raises are not just matters of testimonial injustice where we misjudge another’s credibility.  Instead, she says, “The research on implicit bias shows that we are actually being affected by biases about social groups when we think we are…” ?

“Persons are morally responsible for what they have done only if they could have done otherwise.”  What does this describe? 

Which of the following explains incompatibilism? 

In the following, note whether the following is true of Ann, Beth, or both of them.   Philosophy Professor [which1] More dedicated in her discipline [which2] Receives implants that are practically unsheddable [which4]

Unlike the Proto-Consequence argument, this particular argument does not invoke what Haji calls the “Principle of Alternative Possibilities.”  Which of the following is this particular argument?