J.P. Moreland Talks “The Substance of Consciousness”

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.

0:00 Interview with J.P. Moreland, author of “The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism”
8:32 Why this book now?
15:19 What’s the significance of this discussion for Christians?
22:05 What is a soul, and what does having a soul mean for developing virtue in that soul?
33:34 Why think we have a soul?
50:01 Do you think souls are gendered?
51:34 Are we in a simulation?
53:29 If machines ever become conscious, would that prove we don’t have a soul?
55:29 Quick thoughts on near death experiences

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J.P. Moreland’s Website: https://www.jpmoreland.com/

"The Substance of Consciousness" by J.P. Moreland: https://www.amazon.com/Substance-Cons...

"The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters" by J.P. Moreland: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-How-Know-...

"Body & Soul: Human Nature the Crisis in Ethics" by J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Soul-Natu...

"Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality" by J.P. Moreland and Gary Habermas: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Death-E...

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