Islamic Classical Theism and the Prospect of Strong Artificial Intelligence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19498705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Enis Doko (0000-0001-9021-6021, Ibn Haldun University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 85-105 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ilahiyat Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1309-1786 • E-ISSN: 1309-1719 |
| Publisher | Bursa IlahIyat Foundation (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.12730/is.1283109 |
| OpenAlex | W4385405790 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
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
Dualism · Epistemology · Islam · Theism · Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |