Which aspect(s)of Cartesian dualism, from among the following, make(s) the problem of other minds exceedingly difficult to solve?
A) Since minds are not physical substances, they cannot be explained by the laws of physics.
B) Since minds are not physical substances, they cannot be perceived (e.g., seen or felt), leaving no way of determining whether other people have them.
C) Since bodies are not mental substances, they cannot be known through introspection.
D) All of the above

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Cartesian dualism posits that mind and body are two distinct substances. Since minds are not physical substances, they cannot be perceived through the senses. This makes it difficult to determine whether other people have minds because we cannot observe their mental states directly. This is known as the "problem of other minds." While A and C are also aspects of Cartesian dualism, they do not directly contribute to the difficulty in solving the problem of other minds.

Which Aspect(s)of Cartesian Dualism, from Among the Following, Make(s) the Problem