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The Good Life Panel Discussion | Prof. Steven Jensen, Fr. John Corbett, OP, and Fr. Gregory Pine, OP

Apr 27, 2019
Prof. Steven Jensen, Fr. John Corbett, and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss femininity, masculinity, mortal sin, and the ultimate end of God. They explore how God satisfies human desires, the nature of charity in relation to atheists, St. Thomas' concept of art, morality in movies, and habits in the afterlife.
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Quick takeaways

  • Biological differences signify distinct vocations for men and women.
  • Viewing others with intrinsic value prevents using them as means to an end.

Deep dives

Human Characteristics: Masculinity and Femininity

Masculinity and femininity are discussed in relation to intrinsic characteristics and the differences between men and women. While St. Thomas emphasizes shared intellectual and will faculties, speciation takes on a binary form in embodied individuals. The concept of biological difference signifies distinct vocations for women to be daughters, wives, and mothers, and for men to be sons, husbands, and fathers.

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