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Joshua R. Farris
Date
December 22, 2023
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Defending Why We’re More than Machines

We need to look beyond materialism to understand what it means to be human.
Joshua R. Farris
December 22, 2023
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Philosophy of Mind
If something like dualism is true, then it goes a long way to showing the implausibility of the idea that we are solely meat machines, robots, etc. Read More ›
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Richard W. Stevens
Date
December 21, 2023
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You Can’t Always Be Happy

Our dopamine system both excites and tames pleasure
Richard W. Stevens
December 21, 2023
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Neuroscience
Humans cannot achieve permanent happiness. Earthly pleasures do not ultimately satisfy us. The Bible said it. The neuroscientists have proved it. Read More ›