Re: Epistemology 201: The Science of Science

From: robert j. kolker (nowhere_at_nowhere.net)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:26:56 -0500

Tony Orlow (aeo6) wrote:

>
> I agree. Mind is the function of brain. I won't try to defend this
> position, but I also hold open the possibility that mind may exist
> independent of a brain, though it doesn't make sense to me at this time.

If not a brain, then some other physical system. But disembodied mind is
a nonsensical notion.

Bob Kolker

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