This week the episode of Star Trek, Commander Maddox wants to study Data. Data, an android learns that the dualism theory shows that the mind and the body are two different things. Overall, Data must contain both mind and body even though machines only contain the trait that is physical and not the mental traits within the body. It appears that Picard demonstrated the view of Emergentism and Maddox views the Dualism theory. According to Hasker (1983), in reference to Emergentism, “the human mind or soul is produced by the human brain and is not a separate element added to the brain from the outside” (p. 73). This shows how the mental and physical properties interact and solve the problem. Picard gives this view of Data, because he believed that humans and robots are machines. This appears to align with materialism. Picard thought that Data could have mental properties like desires, and relationships.
According to Hasker (1983), dualism, “are properties of the body, while mental properties are …show more content…
In addition to these criteria’s, morals and values are characteristics that would make a person. I do not thing artificial intelligence will be possible one day. I do not believe mankind can create this, however, God could. I do not think Maddox is wrong for being irrational and emotion on his views of Data. He is entitled to those opinions. I agree with the JAG officer’s ruling, ruling because he based the decisions on what he believed was right, freedom to choose. He did not decision, and said he was unsure if Data had a soul. The officer allowed Data to make a decision on his own fate. If this A.I. becomes possible, we will have an obligation to treat machines ethically. This would be what God would want of mankind, to treat all the same, regardless of what or who they are. Romans 12:10 says, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor” (English Standard
According to Hasker (1983), dualism, “are properties of the body, while mental properties are …show more content…
In addition to these criteria’s, morals and values are characteristics that would make a person. I do not thing artificial intelligence will be possible one day. I do not believe mankind can create this, however, God could. I do not think Maddox is wrong for being irrational and emotion on his views of Data. He is entitled to those opinions. I agree with the JAG officer’s ruling, ruling because he based the decisions on what he believed was right, freedom to choose. He did not decision, and said he was unsure if Data had a soul. The officer allowed Data to make a decision on his own fate. If this A.I. becomes possible, we will have an obligation to treat machines ethically. This would be what God would want of mankind, to treat all the same, regardless of what or who they are. Romans 12:10 says, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor” (English Standard