I do agree with Descartes’s argument that we are made of two different substances. According to textbook Descartes says “your mind is the real you” The reason behind our closely linked relationship with the brain is because according to science the brain controls and stores our bodily functions and memories. These functions typically control emotions, analytical skills, and critical thinking.
In my opinion this is what a mind and soul are made of. The brain is just a biological-physically medium that makes up the “mind (which is identical to your soul and your consciousness)” (Descartes)
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I think what you say here might also be compatible with a non-dualist position, which tries to account for these differences between mind and brain in a different way.
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