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Soul, Mind and Personhood in Modern Biology | Dr. Stephen Meredith

The Thomistic Institute

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Exploring the Transition from Vitalism to Mechanistic Understanding in Biology

Explore the shift in biological thinking from vitalism to mechanistic views through the work of key figures like Wohler, Pasteur, and Schleiden, and the critique of the concept of a vital force in living organisms.

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