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Joubert, Callie (2014) Christians, the Brain, and Person: Conceptual Confusion, Unintelligibility, and Implications. Answers Research Journal, 7: 12. pp. 189-204. ISSN 1937-9056
That psychological properties can be attributed to a brain has become a popular notion, even among biblical Christians. Some claim that a brain designs a computer, determines what is true, recognizes symbols, thinks, interprets, analyzes, prioritizes, and stores information, paints and deciphers images, learns, knows, understands, remembers, and makes decisions. First, I argue that all such claims are incorrect, unintelligible, and confused, together with an explanation of why I think so. I then clarify crucial capacities of a self-conscious knowing subject or person (soul) which has serious implications for responsible Christians. In the final section I highlight five areas of concern.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | B Philosophy (General) > BF Psychology B Philosophy (General) > BD Speculative Philosophy |
| Depositing User: | Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2026 23:45 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2026 23:45 |
| URI: | https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/1815 |