Held by proponent names the philosophers who actually argued for a given position. Wikipedia identifies "Jeremy Bentham, the founder of utilitarianism," as the figure who first gave the position its modern form. This dimension connects a position back to the specific people who defended it.
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1. Wikipedia: Philosophy of mind
WikipediaPhilosophy of mind, Dualism sectionQuote, Philosophy of mind, Dualism section
Dualism finds its entry into Western philosophy thanks to Rene Descartes in the 17th century.
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