The Modal Argument and a Rejoinder to Contingent Physicalism

Since the time of Descartes, various versions a modal argument have been proffered for substance dualism. Until recently, premise most frequently attacked is one that moves from conceivability to metaphysical possibility. However, more new criticism has surfaced, viz., an contingent physicalism. The purpose this article show what I take be sophisticated physicalist fails as defeater argument. After stating and clarifying my version argument, present arguments Trenton Merricks are intended explicitly defeaters (2) Along way, give reasons thinking these fail Merricks’ physicalism false.