

The Compatibility of Neuroscience and the Soul | Prof. James Madden
Apr 25, 2024
Prof. James Madden discusses the soul's relation to neuroscience, questioning its relevance if neuroscience can explain consciousness. He uses analogies like touring a university and delves into category mistakes, forms, and logical reasoning. The conversation also covers ethics in life support, human cognitive abilities, and the potential existence of immortal souls in humans and animals.
Chapters
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Traditional Concept of the Soul in Contrast to Neuroscience Advancements
01:33 • 15min
Analyzing a Mistake in Reasoning Using the Analogy of a University
16:08 • 2min
Exploration of Category Mistakes, Form, and Souls in Philosophical Contexts
18:22 • 26min
Exploring Logical Reasoning, Neuroscience, and Ethics
44:30 • 20min