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August 6, 2026Journal of Law and ReligionOpen Access

AI and Creation: Some Perspectives from the Bible, Plato, Augustine, Aristotle, and Aquinas

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DODavid W. Opderbeck

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Philosophical perspectives on AI's moral implications and human uniqueness suggest deeper ethical considerations.

Key Points

  • This work explores the intersections of artificial intelligence, morality, and human uniqueness from biblical and philosophical viewpoints.
  • Analyzes biblical narratives concerning human uniqueness as God's image-bearers.
  • Examines philosophical concepts from Plato, Augustine, Aristotle, and Aquinas regarding technology and morality.
  • Discusses ethical implications of AI as mimetic systems and potential duties toward AI.
  • AI's mimetic capacity emphasizes human creativity but lacks moral judgment.
  • Philosophical frameworks suggest AI could emerge as somewhat intelligent, raising ethical questions.
  • Affirms the biblical narrative of human uniqueness, urging caution against equating AI with human moral status.

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David W. Opderbeck (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a74379d764cddc9499d5129https://doi.org/10.1017/jlr.2026.10080
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