

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Scientific Revolution and the Development of the Scientific Method
02:22 • 21min
Qualitative vs Quantitative
23:48 • 17min
Numbers, Laws of Nature, and Thomistic Conceptions
40:24 • 6min
From Science to Faith: Exploring Deep Questions and the Limits of Science
45:59 • 8min
The Immaterial Component of Human Nature
54:06 • 7min
The Eucharist, Divine Speech, and Freedom: Exploring the Lofty View of the Human Person
01:01:30 • 5min