Truth and Creation Order — A Conversation with Professor Robert P. George
Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler
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Body, Soul, and the Legal Debate on Personhood
This chapter analyzes the philosophical relationship between body and soul, critiquing reductionist dualism through the lens of hylomorphism. It also explores the implications of the Supreme Court's decisions on same-sex marriage and abortion, arguing for a more inclusive recognition of personhood under the 14th Amendment. The discussion further critiques historical legal arguments on abortion, emphasizing inaccuracies in representations of abortion rights and the legal context of 19th-century statutes.
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