Dr. Suzanne Obdrzalek on Plato's Spatial Soul: Rethinking Mind-Body Dualism

31/12/2024 54 min
Dr. Suzanne Obdrzalek on Plato's Spatial Soul: Rethinking Mind-Body Dualism

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Suzanne Obdrzalek to discuss her fascinating interpretation of Plato’s Phaedo. Dr. Obdrzalek argues that Plato attributes spatial characteristics to the soul—such as location, extension, and the ability to causally interact with the body. We also delve into broader implications of this view, including how it sheds light on Plato’s eschatology and challenges contemporary assumptions about dualism.

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