The Benedictine Dialogues James D. Madden, Ph.D | Thinking About Thinking
Dec 13, 2023
Dr. James Madden, Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College, discusses his latest book on mind and meaning in the era of Techno-Nihilism. Topics include the limitations of materialist perspectives on the mind, the relationship between faith and science in creation, the distinction between reasons and causes, and the role of self-discovery and authenticity in overcoming anxiety. They also explore the difference between artificial and human intelligence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Mind, Brain, and the External World
02:44 • 23min
Exploring the Relationship Between Faith and Science in Creation
26:00 • 4min
Exploring Reasons vs Causes and the Three Conditions for Freedom
29:57 • 5min
Self-Discovery, Anxiety, and Authenticity
35:16 • 12min
The Difference Between Artificial and Human Intelligence
46:57 • 3min