Chloe read an essay that claims the body and mind, which are made up of different substances, interact both harmoniously and competitively in a living person. Which philosopher’s work is she most likely reading?

René Descartes argued that the mind and body are distinct substances: the mind is nonphysical, while the body is physical. He also held that they interact in a living person, so an essay describing their relationship as both cooperative and competitive most likely reflects his work. The correct choice is René Descartes.

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