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Ep. 209 - The Metaphysics of Life, Species, and Happiness w/Dr. Paul Gould

Parker's Pensées

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The Philosophical Dimensions of Life Classification

This chapter explores the philosophical implications of creating artificial life and the challenges it presents to our understanding of genuine existence. It delves into various classification systems of life forms, influenced by both traditional biology and Aristotelian perspectives, examining the essence and unity of substances. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of life, teleology, and the metaphysical framework that underscores the need for a divine source of existence.

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