The Problem of Other Minds

Elmo M Recio

PHIL 221 - Epistemology
Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
Drexel University

Abstract:

Are you all alone? Examine the ``problem'' of Other Minds and decide. In your discussion show how the issue emanates from Cartesian philosophy, and also examine the so-called Argument from Analogy which has been used by various philosophers to justify our belief in other minds. Finally, examine at least one attempt to ``dissolve'' (rather than solve) the problem and decide if this approach is fruitful.