Summary of Colin McGinn (Philosopher) Can we know the Mind of God?

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In the video, Colin McGinn discusses how the mind of God works in similar ways to our own, and how it is impossible for him to intend something that contradicts his nature. He also argues that determinism is compatible with the idea of free will, and that if God is determinism, he is free and determined. McGinn also discusses the problem of knowing the mind of God, and how it is difficult to say whether a mind can exist without a body.

00:00:00 Colin McGinn discusses how we can know the mind of God and how it works in similar ways to our own. He also compares God's mind to those of other supernatural beings, such as angels and gods from different religious traditions.
00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of intentionality, which is necessary for anything to be a mind. It goes on to say that, given that God has knowledge and belief, it is logically and actually impossible for him to intend something that contradicts his nature.
00:10:00 The video discusses philosopher Colin McGinn's views on the relationship between God's nature and his Consciousness. McGinn argues that, due to the nature-determinism dilemma, it is unlikely that God has free will. He also notes that, if God does have free will, it is not a very powerful form of free will.
00:15:00 Colin McGinn argues that determinism is compatible with the idea of free will, in a specific sense of being able to do as you wish. Freedom from refers to freedom from the past, while freedom to does not. He also argues that determinism is true in the incompatibles position, which holds that we have freedom but it is not free from certain things. Finally, McGinn argues that if God is determinism, he is free and determined.
00:20:00 In this video, Colin McGinn discusses the issue of whether or not God is outside of space-time. McGinn argues that it is difficult to dissociate thoughts from the mind from the perspective of time, and that the concept of a mind outside of space-time does not make sense. McGinn also discusses the role of Christianity in the development of the idea that God has a plan.
00:25:00 In this video, philosopher Colin McGinn discusses the problems with notions of God being omniscient and omnipotent. He argues that these notions are problematic because they are a priori assumptions that cannot be proven. Furthermore, he argues that any system possessing these properties is also incomplete and unresolvable. He goes on to say that it is difficult to see what any of this has to do with God as a being of infinite knowledge and love.
00:30:00 The God World Problem is a problem in theology that asks what the relationship is between God and the world. It is a problem because it seems that God should be able to know everything about the world, but he doesn't seem to know some things that we know.
00:35:00 Philosopher Colin McGinn discusses the problem of knowing the mind of God, comparing it to the problem of knowing the mind and body. He argues that, despite the difficulties, there is a similarity between the two problems and that, ultimately, neither of these areas can be fully reductive. McGinn also discusses panpsychism and pantheism, explaining that both theories posit that there is mind in everything, including atoms. He concludes that, although the existence of God is ultimately a result of many separate gods, the theory is still unsatisfactory theoretically.
00:40:00 Colin McGinn discusses the mind-body problem and argues that, because we do not understand how matter and mind interact, it is difficult to say whether a mind can exist without a body. He then explains why many people believe in miracles, citing the example of a person who claims to have seen a miracle happen. McGinn concludes that, while it is possible for a mind to exist without a body, it is more reasonable to believe in miracles and that faith is necessary to understand them.
00:45:00 In this video, Colin McGinn discusses the mind-body problem and argues that because we don't have an explanation for how finite spirits like ourselves could derive from mind independent extended stuff, there is no solution to the problem. He also points out that according to the Barclays system, the existence of finite spirits is owed to God. Finally, he discusses the implications of this position for a theologian.
00:50:00 Colin McGinn argues that if there is matter, then God does not exist. He provides an argument that if there is matter, then God cannot be benevolent, as he would leave us saddled with skepticism. McGinn argues that if we don't know the nature of matter, then we are skeptics, and it would be easier for atheists to argue for the non-existence of God.
00:55:00 Philosopher Colin McGinn argues that, given the current materialist view of the universe, it is inconsistent with theism. McGinn argues that the current materialist view of the universe is too redundant, illogical, and incompatible with religious beliefs.

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Colin McGinn argues that knowledge is innate and stored in the genes. He discusses the difficulties of understanding how knowledge could be innate, and how it could develop over time.