Greg talks to J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness, about the significance of the topic of our souls, developing our soul, reasons to think we have a soul, whether we could be in a simulation, machines becoming conscious, and more.
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Interview: J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism (00:00)
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What’s the significance of this discussion for Christians? (14:00)
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What is a soul, and what does having a soul mean for developing virtue in that soul? (22:00)
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Why think we have a soul? (34:00)
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Do you think souls are gendered? (50:00)
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Are we in a simulation? (51:00)
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If machines ever become conscious, would that prove we don’t have a soul? (53:00)
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Quick thoughts on near death experiences (56:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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J.P. Moreland’s Website)
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The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism) by J.P. Moreland
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The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters) by J.P. Moreland (This is the one to read if you’re starting out on this topic.)
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Body & Soul: Human Nature the Crisis in Ethics) by J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae
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Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality) by J.P. Moreland and Gary Habermas
