What is the Soul, and When Does It Come To Be? | Prof. James Madden

Philosophy expert Prof. James Madden challenges modern views on consciousness and self-awareness, exploring traditional Aristotelian and Thomistic beliefs on the soul not being connected to consciousness. He discusses the concept of the soul as form in philosophy, distinguishing living beings from their physical components. The podcast also delves into the limitations of AI in understanding consciousness, using the Chinese room experiment to illustrate the difference between mimicking and truly possessing self-awareness.