Ideas from 'The soul's dependence on the body' by Galen [170], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Selected Works of Galen' by Galen (ed/tr Singer,P.N.) [OUP 1997,0-19-282450-3]].
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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 5. Aims of Philosophy / a. Philosophy as worldly
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Philosophy must start from clearly observed facts
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15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 1. Mind / c. Features of mind
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The spirit in the soul wants freedom, power and honour
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15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 8. Brain
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Stopping the heart doesn't terminate activity; pressing the brain does that [Cobb]
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15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 1. Faculties
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Philosophers think faculties are in substances, and invent a faculty for every activity
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17. Mind and Body / E. Mind as Physical / 1. Physical Mind
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The brain contains memory and reason, and is the source of sensation and decision
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18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality
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The rational part of the soul is the desire for truth, understanding and recollection
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / a. Right to punish
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We execute irredeemable people, to protect ourselves, as a deterrent, and ending a bad life
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