Interview: J.P. Moreland – 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.

 

Topics:

1. Interview: J.P. Moreland, author of The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism (00:00)
2. What’s the significance of this discussion for Christians? (14:00)
3. What is a soul, and what does having a soul mean for developing virtue in that soul? (22:00)
4. Why think we have a soul? (34:00)
5. Do you think souls are gendered? (50:00)
6. Are we in a simulation? (51:00)
7. If machines ever become conscious, would that prove we don’t have a soul? (53:00)
8. Quick thoughts on near death experiences (56:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• J.P. Moreland’s Website
• The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism by J.P. Moreland
• 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.)
• Body & Soul: Human Nature the Crisis in Ethics by J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae
• Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality by J.P. Moreland and Gary Habermas