ABSTRACT
The problem of mind-body dualism is a wonderful playground for philosophers. Because the existence, or non-existence, of a soul cannot be “proven”, the exercise becomes one of logical argument. In most circumstances, the problem can remain in the realm of the philosophers. Occasionally, however, the question of mind-body dualism intrudes upon the realm of real-life, sometimes with tragic consequences. A prime example of this intrusion is in the assumptions often made regarding the disciplines of neurology and psychiatry.
