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An Introduction to Gilbert Ryle's The Concept of Mind Instructional VideoAn Introduction to Gilbert Ryle's The Concept of Mind Instructional Video
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Macat
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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An Introduction to Gilbert Ryle's The Concept of Mind

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What is the connection of the mind and body? How are emotions and behaviors related? Watch a short analysis of Gilbert Ryle's The Concept of Mind to learn more about the ways people make category mistakes when relying on the theory of dualism.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

philosophers, human behavior, mental health, emotions

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the video for learners to view at home before returning to class for a discussion
  • Connect to a larger philosophy lesson or when discussing consciousness in psychology

Classroom Considerations

  • You can find the full analysis of Ryle's text at the publisher's website, where it is available with a paid subscription or trial membership
  • Note that the comment section is open to the public
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses an applicable example to connect learners to the main point
  • Introduces a complex work in an understandable way

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.9

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