Brain, Mind, and Consciousness

Science has been remarkably effective at describing the natural world, including human beings, so how do we think about the ‘soul’? A panel from The University of Edinburgh will discuss perspectives on the existence (or non-existence!) of an immaterial soul, one of the toughest questions in scientific and religious discussion, engaging in open and honest conversation with the audience. The panel features Dr Michael Fuller, Teaching Fellow in the School of Divinity, Dr Mark Harris, Lecturer in Science and Religion, Sarah Lane, PhD candidate in Science and Religion and Dr David Ward, Lecturer in philosophy of the mind and cognitive science.

Brain, Mind, and Consciousness... But What About the Soul?

Science has been remarkably effective at describing the natural world, including human beings, so how do we think about the ‘soul’? A panel from The University of Edinburgh will discuss perspectives on the existence (or non-existence!) of an immaterial soul, one of the toughest questions in scientific and religious discussion, engaging in open and honest conversation with the audience. The panel features Dr Michael Fuller, Teaching Fellow in the School of Divinity, Dr Mark Harris, Lecturer in Science and Religion, Sarah Lane, PhD candidate in Science and Religion and Dr David Ward, Lecturer in philosophy of the mind and cognitive science.

Thursday 16 April 2015, 8.00pm

Thursday 16 April 2015, 9.30pm

Red Lecture Theatre, Summerhall

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