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Christians, the Brain, and Person: Conceptual Confusion, Unintelligibility, and Implications

Joubert, Callie (2014) Christians, the Brain, and Person: Conceptual Confusion, Unintelligibility, and Implications. Answers Research Journal, 7: 12. pp. 189-204. ISSN 1937-9056

Abstract

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

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