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| − | The argument from consciousness is an argument for the existence of God based on the problems consciousness poses for the atheistic worldview. The best-known defender of the argument from consciousness is the [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[J.P. Moreland]].<ref>[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by [[John Piippo]], 3/20/2012</ref> See: [[Atheism and consciousness]] | + | The '''argument from consciousness''' is an argument for the existence of God based on the problems consciousness poses for the atheistic worldview. The best-known defender of the argument from consciousness is the [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[J.P. Moreland]].<ref>[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by [[John Piippo]], 3/20/2012</ref> See: [[Atheism and consciousness]] |
| − | + | [[John Piippo]] summarizes Moreland's argument from consciousness thusly: | |
{{Cquote|J.P. is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. His writing is crisp-clear. He's a brilliant thinker. He understands the relevant issues. Ultimately, this argument succeeds as an example of abductive reasoning: | {{Cquote|J.P. is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. His writing is crisp-clear. He's a brilliant thinker. He understands the relevant issues. Ultimately, this argument succeeds as an example of abductive reasoning: | ||
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* The elements themselves which we consist of, and nature itself, have no consciousness. | * The elements themselves which we consist of, and nature itself, have no consciousness. | ||
* Despite our elements themselves having no consciousness, we do. | * Despite our elements themselves having no consciousness, we do. | ||
| − | * Consciousness | + | * Consciousness could not originate through blind natural forces, therefore there must be a being who supply that to us. |
* Infinite regress of beings is illogical, therefore a single, uncaused causer must be the causer of consciousness. | * Infinite regress of beings is illogical, therefore a single, uncaused causer must be the causer of consciousness. | ||
* This uncaused causer of the conscience is [[God]] | * This uncaused causer of the conscience is [[God]] | ||
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*[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by [[John Piippo]] | *[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by [[John Piippo]] | ||
*[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2014/04/one-of-atheisms-irresolvable-problems.html Consciousness: One of Atheism's Irresolvable Problems] by John Piippo | *[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2014/04/one-of-atheisms-irresolvable-problems.html Consciousness: One of Atheism's Irresolvable Problems] by John Piippo | ||
| − | == British ex-atheist Anthony Flew on the | + | == British ex-atheist Anthony Flew on the argument from consciousness == |
The [[Britain|British]] [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Anthony Flew]] in his book ''There is a God'', points to the existence of consciousness as a problem for atheists.<ref>[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by John Piippo</ref> | The [[Britain|British]] [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Anthony Flew]] in his book ''There is a God'', points to the existence of consciousness as a problem for atheists.<ref>[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] by John Piippo</ref> | ||
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*[[Atheism and consciousness#The atheist Sam Harris on the problem of consciousness for an atheistic worldview|The atheist Sam Harris on the problem of consciousness for an atheistic worldview]] | *[[Atheism and consciousness#The atheist Sam Harris on the problem of consciousness for an atheistic worldview|The atheist Sam Harris on the problem of consciousness for an atheistic worldview]] | ||
*[[Atheism and consciousness#Atheist Luke Muehlhauser on human consciousness|Atheist Luke Muehlhauser on human consciousness]] | *[[Atheism and consciousness#Atheist Luke Muehlhauser on human consciousness|Atheist Luke Muehlhauser on human consciousness]] | ||
| + | *[[Atheism and consciousness#Atheist John Horgan on consciousness|Atheist John Horgan on consciousness]] | ||
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| + | == Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness == | ||
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| + | [[Atheism and consciousness#Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness|Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness]] | ||
== Objections to the argument from consciousness == | == Objections to the argument from consciousness == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Arguments for the existence of God]] | ||
*[[Atheism and the brain]] | *[[Atheism and the brain]] | ||
*[[Atheism and reason]] | *[[Atheism and reason]] | ||
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*[[Atheism and irrationality]] | *[[Atheism and irrationality]] | ||
*[[Atheism and logic]] | *[[Atheism and logic]] | ||
| + | *[[Faith and reason]] | ||
*[[Atheism and transhumanism]] | *[[Atheism and transhumanism]] | ||
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*[[Atheism and intelligence]] | *[[Atheism and intelligence]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:31, November 21, 2019
The argument from consciousness is an argument for the existence of God based on the problems consciousness poses for the atheistic worldview. The best-known defender of the argument from consciousness is the Christian apologist J.P. Moreland.[1] See: Atheism and consciousness
John Piippo summarizes Moreland's argument from consciousness thusly:
| “ | J.P. is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. His writing is crisp-clear. He's a brilliant thinker. He understands the relevant issues. Ultimately, this argument succeeds as an example of abductive reasoning:
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Other explanation of the argument from consciousness:
- Nature consists of a finite number of elements.
- We (our physical bodies) consist of those elements.
- The elements themselves which we consist of, and nature itself, have no consciousness.
- Despite our elements themselves having no consciousness, we do.
- Consciousness could not originate through blind natural forces, therefore there must be a being who supply that to us.
- Infinite regress of beings is illogical, therefore a single, uncaused causer must be the causer of consciousness.
- This uncaused causer of the conscience is God
Contents
- 1 Professor John Piippo on the argument from consciousnes
- 2 British ex-atheist Anthony Flew on the argument from consciousness
- 3 Atheists on the problem of consciousness
- 4 Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness
- 5 Objections to the argument from consciousness
- 6 See also
- 7 External links
- 8 Notes
Professor John Piippo on the argument from consciousnes
- The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God by John Piippo
- Consciousness: One of Atheism's Irresolvable Problems by John Piippo
British ex-atheist Anthony Flew on the argument from consciousness
The British ex-atheist Anthony Flew in his book There is a God, points to the existence of consciousness as a problem for atheists.[3]
Atheists on the problem of consciousness
- The atheist Sam Harris on the problem of consciousness for an atheistic worldview
- Atheist Luke Muehlhauser on human consciousness
- Atheist John Horgan on consciousness
Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness
Scientific American quote of physicist Marcelo Gleisler on atheism and consciousness
Objections to the argument from consciousness
- Infinite regress is allowable both in modern mathematics and physics.
- The previous point (that the uncaused causer is God) is unsupported unless it is taken as a statement of definition. If this is the case, the prior arguments are unnecessary.
See also
- Arguments for the existence of God
- Atheism and the brain
- Atheism and reason
- Atheism and critical thinking
- Atheism and knowledge
- Atheism and irrationality
- Atheism and logic
- Faith and reason
- Atheism and transhumanism
- Atheism and intelligence
External links
- How Consciousness Points to the Existence of God - Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace
Notes
- ↑ The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God by John Piippo, 3/20/2012
- ↑ The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God by John Piippo, 3/20/2012
- ↑ The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God by John Piippo
