Physicalist theories suggest that the universe is composed of physical things. This is opposed to dualism that believe that there are two things: the physical thing and the mental part which are such things as ghosts or the soul. Physicalists agree that the mind is physical but however disagree on what kind of physical thing it is. The theories: behaviorism, type identities, functionalismand eliminative materialism all offer different explanations.
Beliefs are the convictions that people hold to be true. The beliefs that we hold are an important part of our identity. Beliefs are precious because they reflect who we are and how we live our life’s.
