Thought Paper #1
(Due 9/21/00)

In class, we discussed three "modern" conceptions of the mind-body problem: Epiphenomenalism, Interactionism, and Monism. Which of these theories do you think is most likely to be correct? Do you think science will ever be able to determine the relation between mind and body? In an ideal world, which of these theories would you hope would be true? Please explain and defend your answers to each question.

(Must be typed, double-spaced, 2-3 pages)