Conceivability Argument

Introduction
This is another of Descartes arguments in favour of Substance Dualism where he tries to prove the distinction between Mind and Body. He argues that he can logically conceive of his mind and body as two separate and distinct things, and as it is not logically inconceivable, it must be possible.

Breakdown:
Premise 1: If I can clearly and distinctly conceive of two things separately, it must be possible to separate them.

Premise 2(a): I clearly and distinctly perceive my mind to be a thinking and unextended thing.

Premise 2(b): I clearly and distinctly perceive my body to be an unthinking and extended thing.

Conclusion: It must be possible for mind and body to be separated in reality, thus meaning they are distinct substances.

Basically...
' if you can conceive of it, it must be possible', i.e. flying pigs or mountains made of gold, but maybe not virtuous horses.

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