One thing that we briefly discussed in class is the possibility of your mind or Self continuing to exist after your body is destroyed, or after your body ceases to function. For example, we briefly talked about the possibility of reincarnation, or of life after death. Question (a.) Suppose that your current body, including your brain, is completely destroyed in a dramatic explosion. According to Cartesian Dualism, do you think that it might be possible for your mind to continue to exist, even though your body and brain have been completely destroyed? Why or why not? (3pts)

Question (b.) Suppose that your current body, including your brain, is completely destroyed in a dramatic explosion. According to the mind-brain identity theory, do you think that it might be possible for your mind to continue to exist, even though your body and brain have been destroyed? Why or why not? (3pts)