Closing Arguments: J.P. Moreland’s Case for the Soul

Closing Arguments: J.P. Moreland’s Case for the Soul

Author: Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence July 17, 2025 Duration: 0:00
Today, guest host Pat Flynn concludes his conversation with Dr. J.P. Moreland discussing arguments for the existence of the soul. Moreland argues that a strong, cummulative case can be made for the soul, and on this segment he reviews some of his top arguments. First, the existence of conscious states that have a “what it’s like” quality cannot be fully Read More ›

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