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The claims of evolution and, more recently, the proponents of artificial intelligence have brought into question what it means to be human. Denying the existence of the soul apart from the body, many contemporary scientists are devout materialistsputting the traditional Aristotelian and Thomistic conception of the human being far out of fashion.However, Ric Machuga argues convincingly that our nature 'is an essential unity of both the material and the immaterial,' that we not only have a soul but that we are a soul. The body is a necessarybut not sufficientcondition for human existence.In Defense of the Soul is an accessible and timely treatment of a timeless topic: what it means to be human. Not only will it attract readers interested in artificial intelligence, evolution, and the intelligent design debate, its ideal for introductory college and seminary courses in philosophy. It includes an appendix that specifically assesses intelligent design, as well as a thick bibliography that provides an excellent guide to other sources on the topic.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Defense of the Soul'? A: 'In Defense of the Soul' explores the essence of what it means to be human, arguing against materialistic views by asserting that humans are a unity of both material and immaterial elements.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'In Defense of the Soul' is Ric Machuga.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: The book covers subjects such as evolution, artificial intelligence, and the philosophical debate on intelligent design.
- Q: Is this book suitable for college courses? A: 'In Defense of the Soul' is ideal for introductory college and seminary courses in philosophy due to its accessible treatment of complex topics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'In Defense of the Soul' has a total of 204 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'In Defense of the Soul' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'In Defense of the Soul' published? A: 'In Defense of the Soul' was published on January 1, 2002.
- Q: Does the book include additional resources? A: Yes, the book includes an appendix that assesses intelligent design and a bibliography for further reading on the topic.