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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
What is a Person? And Why It Matters (with JP Moreland)
Dec 7, 2023
In this podcast, JP Moreland, a distinguished philosophy professor, discusses the concept of personhood and its implications. They delve into topics such as life after death, criminal justice, AI learning versus human learning, transhumanism, and the role of consciousness in communication for conveying the gospel message.
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- Understanding the existence of the soul is crucial for addressing questions about life after death and the true nature of human personhood.
- Recognizing the soul is vital for mental health and challenges the notion of true AI and transhumanism.
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The Existence of the Soul and Its Importance
In this podcast episode, the guest Dr. J.P. Moreland discusses the importance of recognizing the existence of the soul. He emphasizes that while science may attempt to explain all mental processes as occurring in the brain, there are certain aspects of human consciousness that cannot be reduced to mere physical processes. He argues that understanding the soul is crucial in addressing questions about life after death and the true nature of human personhood.
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