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The Thomistic Institute
Soul, Mind and Personhood in Modern Biology | Dr. Stephen Meredith
May 15, 2024
Dr. Stephen Meredith discusses the transition from vitalism to mechanistic views in biology, explores Latin vital and formal causes, delves into defining the soul, identity, and personhood, and discusses medical ethics and philosophical concepts within the context of Thomas Aquinas' arguments.
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- Biologists battle against vitalism with more procedural terms in life processes.
- Scientific vitalism's decline linked to historic developments like cell theory and fermentation experiments.
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Biology and Vitalism
Biological scientists, especially biologists, are predominantly atheist or agnostic, unlike physical scientists. The critique of vitalism is examined, emphasizing the historical suppression of evolution teaching. Biologists are explored as focusing more on procedural terms regarding life processes, indicating a battle against vitalism centered on concepts like vitalism and life.
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