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.
Chapters
Transcript
1 2 3 4 5
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Transition from Vitalism to Mechanistic Understanding in Biology
02:34 • 15min
Exploring the Concept of Latin Vital and Formal Causes in Biology and Philosophy
17:08 • 5min
Exploring the Soul, Identity, and Personhood from Biological and Philosophical Perspectives
22:24 • 32min
Exploring Medical Ethics, Procedures, and Philosophical Concepts
53:55 • 3min