Mind is not a separate entity from the body from "summary" of The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
According to Gilbert Ryle, the common belief that the mind is a separate entity from the body is a fundamental misconception. Many people have fallen into the trap of what he calls the "ghost in the machine" theory, where the mind is seen as a mysterious and immaterial entity residing within the physical body. This dualistic view of mind and body has been deeply ingrained in our cultural and philosophical traditions, leading to a misguided understanding of the relationship between mental and physical processes.
Ryle argues that this dualism is a product of linguistic confusion, where we mistakenly treat mental states as separate entities that exist independently of the body. He suggests that the mind should be seen not as a thing but as a set of capacities, dispositions, and abilities that are closely intertwined with bodily functions. In other words, the mind is not a separate entity that controls or directs the body from within; rather, it is ...
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