The Thomistic Institute

Does Modern Neuroscience Disprove The Existence Of The Soul

Jan 25, 2024
Dr. Paul LaPenna, neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology, explores the relationship between neuroscience and the soul. He discusses the impact of the scientific revolution on the development of the scientific method and the mechacinistic conception of nature. The discussion also covers the distinction between qualitative and quantitative things, challenges reductionism in neuroscience, and highlights the immateriality of human beings. The speaker shares their personal journey from studying science to becoming a doctor and reflects on the limits of science and the importance of faith. The immaterial aspect of human beings, the Eucharist in Catholicism, divine speech, and freedom are also explored, emphasizing the Catholic view of the human person and their dignity.
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