Consciousness: An Immaterial Phenomenon
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Consciousness is the great bug-bear of materialists because consciousness is not material; it is spiritual. Consciousness is a spiritual entity that materialists continue to search for but will never find. But where is consciousness and is it the same as the soul?  In this podcast, we discuss the big debates regarding consciousness, where it is located, what are the social implications of consciousness being immaterial and how consciousness proves God's existence. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:26 What is Consciousness?  3:36 Where is Consciousness Located? 10:05 What is the Islamic Perspective on Consciousness? 19:05 Rationality and Consciousness 22:40 Denying Consciousness 26:17 Consciousness & the Heart 38:12 Social Consequences of Consciousness Being Immaterial 45:33 The Is-Ought gap problem 47:05 What World View Best Explains Consciousness? 51:08 Spirituality & Consciousness 54:27 The Chinese Room Argument 56:54 Language and Consciousness 59:28 Final Thoughts 1:05:25 Conclusion #Islam #Science #God #Podcast
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