

The Compatibility of Neuroscience And The Soul | Prof. James Madden
Apr 23, 2024
Prof. James Madden discusses the compatibility of neuroscience and the soul, exploring the traditional view of the soul, Aristotle's concept of the unmoved mover, and the distinction between matter and form. The conversation extends to deductive reasoning, the relationship between the soul and the body, and perspectives on self-identity, touching on topics like personal narratives, defining death, and rejecting bodily desires for spiritual goodness.
Chapters
Transcript
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Relationship Between the Soul and Consciousness
01:56 • 9min
Exploring the Notion of a Soul and a Category Mistake
10:59 • 5min
Exploring Aristotle's Concept of the Unmoved Mover
15:32 • 2min
Exploring the Concept of the Soul
17:37 • 19min
Exploring the Universal and Infinite Consequences of Deductive Reasoning
36:41 • 5min
Exploring the Relationship Between Soul and Body
42:09 • 20min
Perspectives on Self-Identity
01:02:28 • 23min