Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP
Philosophy professor at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California, and member of the Core Doctoral Faculty at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and the Academy of Catholic Theology. His research interests include free will, the history of philosophy, and philosophical aesthetics.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
Free Will and the Brain | Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.
Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., a philosophy professor at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, delves into the complexities of free will. He discusses how societal norms and brain activity shape our understanding of choices and happiness. The podcast highlights Benjamin Libet's findings on brain activity preceding decisions, raising questions about moral responsibility. Ramelow also explores Aquinas' teachings on the constraints of human choice, asserting that despite influences, free will remains a significant aspect of our identity.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Human Freedom: What Is the Will and Is it Really Free? | Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP
Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the concept of free will and its relationship to happiness, autonomy, and political freedom. The podcast explores philosophical perspectives from St. Augustine to Jean-Paul Sartre, contrasting fulfillment through God with existentialist views on individual choices. It further examines the debate on free will, determinism, and the role of reasons, knowledge, and the will in decision-making, ultimately tying freedom to our connection with God as the ultimate good.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence | Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP
Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican friar, discusses ethical dilemmas and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, questioning the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence. Topics include challenging materialism, the nature of consciousness, understanding and semantics in AI, and exploring intentionality in computing. The podcast delves into the limitations of AI compared to human consciousness, emphasizing reflexivity and self-awareness as key distinctions.
