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Interview: J.P. Moreland – The Substance of Consciousness
Interview: J.P. Moreland – The Substance of Consciousness
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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Greg talks to J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness, about the significance of the topic of our souls, developing our soul, reasons to think we have a soul, whether we could be in a simulation, machines becoming conscious, and more.
Topics:
Interview: J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism (00:00)
What’s the significance of this discussion for Christians? (14:00)
What is a soul, and what does having a soul mean for developing virtue in that soul? (22:00)
Why think we have a soul? (34:00)
Do you think souls are gendered? (50:00)
Are we in a simulation? (51:00)
If machines ever become conscious, would that prove we don’t have a soul? (53:00)
Quick thoughts on near death experiences (56:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
J.P. Moreland’s Website
The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism by J.P. Moreland
The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters by J.P. Moreland (This is the one to read if you’re starting out on this topic.)
Body & Soul: Human Nature the Crisis in Ethics by J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae
Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality by J.P. Moreland and Gary Habermas
Topics:
Interview: J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism (00:00)
What’s the significance of this discussion for Christians? (14:00)
What is a soul, and what does having a soul mean for developing virtue in that soul? (22:00)
Why think we have a soul? (34:00)
Do you think souls are gendered? (50:00)
Are we in a simulation? (51:00)
If machines ever become conscious, would that prove we don’t have a soul? (53:00)
Quick thoughts on near death experiences (56:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
J.P. Moreland’s Website
The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism by J.P. Moreland
The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters by J.P. Moreland (This is the one to read if you’re starting out on this topic.)
Body & Soul: Human Nature the Crisis in Ethics by J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae
Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality by J.P. Moreland and Gary Habermas
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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