Joshua Farris - What does it mean to be human?

What makes human beings unique? Do we, in fact, have a soul? Brent talks with Joshua Farris, a philosopher, teacher, pastor, editor, author, blogger and podcaster.  Joshua is currrently the Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellow at the University of Bochum.  He was a previous fellow at the Creation Project, Carl F.H Henry Center and the University of London among other places.  Joshua’s recent book from John Hunt Publishing is called ‘The Creation of Self’ which is a new argument for God and the soul.  (1:15) Why modern science can’t give an account of itself; (2:30) The idea of the soul; (4:00) A belief in the soul through history; (5:20) Going back to the idea of the soul; (7:40) Consciousness and creationism; (10:30) What is a soul? (13:40) What did Descartes believe about the soul? (18:30) Could we have been brought about by anything other than a person? (20:20) The biblical evidence; (24:30) Near death experience; (26:30) A.I. and the soul. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com/Creation-Self-Case-Soul/dp/1803410868 www.joshuarfarris.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.