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The Thomistic Institute
Neuroscience and the Soul | Prof. James Madden
Apr 21, 2024
Neuroscience and the Soul | Prof. James Madden talks about the compatibility of neuroscience with the concept of the soul, exploring Aristotle's perspective on the soul and discussing the philosophical views on realism, nominalism, and universals. The podcast also delves into the mind, soul, and forms in philosophy, and explores the implications of the soul on humanity and ethical debates like abortion.
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- Neuroscience and traditional soul conceptions can coexist by focusing on distinct attributes of physical and non-physical substances.
- Defining the soul as a form that gives unity to living organisms, distinct from composing parts like a desk or a cat.
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Thomas Aquinas' Proposal on Philosophy of Mind
Thomas should be aloof to the problems of philosophy of mind to avoid contentious non-materialist arguments with neurosciences. The lecture challenges the expected compatibility issues between neuroscience and traditional soul conceptions, emphasizing the distinctive attributes of physical and non-physical substances.
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