Explain what the physicalist solution to the mind body problem is (recall that physicalism = the view that conscious states are reducible to physical brain states).

Film Analysis. Watch the following two clips from the science fiction film Arrival.

Imagine you are one of the scientists making contact with the aliens from Arrival. In fact, imagine you are the designated philosopher of the
team.
In a philosophical essay, first explain to your team what the mind-body problem is. Second, explain what the physicalist solution to the mind body problem is (recall that physicalism = the view that conscious states are reducible to physical brain states). Third, explain what you think is Nagel’s best argument against physicalism. Lastly, apply Nagel’s ideas to answer the following questions:
a. “What do you think it’s like to be this alien?”
b. “Do you think it’s possible to fully get inside the head of this alien?”

Key Reading (which should be cited):

Thomas Nagel, “What is it like to be a bat?” (in textbook pp. 356-365)

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