Islamic Classical Theism and the Prospect of Strong Artificial Intelligence

Yıl 2023, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 1, 85 - 105, 31.07.2023

Enis Doko

https://doi.org/10.12730/is.1283109

Cited By: 3

Öz

This article investigates the compatibility of strong artificial intelligence (AI) with classical theism, particularly within the Islamic tradition. By examining the functionalist view of mental states, we argue that a Muslim who accepts classical theism should be open to the possibility of AI that possesses genuine mental states. We present two arguments to support this claim: one that challenges substance dualism and another that assumes dualism. Both arguments demonstrate that mental states can arise in at least two different substances, which implies functionalism. As a result, the development of strong AI would not be surprising from an Islamic perspective, and its creation might even provide corroborative evidence for classical theism. This article thus provides a philosophical foundation for the existence of conscious and intelligent machines and their potential compatibility with Islamic beliefs.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Strong AI , classical theism , functionalism , mental states , Islamic perspective , artificial intelligence

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