Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler Defending a True Vision of Humanity — A Conversation with Professor Carter Snead
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May 21, 2025 Carter Snead, Charles E. Rice Professor of Law at Notre Dame and bioethics expert, delves into the wicked dangers of personhood theory. He critiques the reduction of personhood to cognitive abilities, highlighting its risks for vulnerable populations. The discussion spans historical ties between bioethics and political discourse, revealing how media shapes public perceptions around abortion. Snead also examines the ethical complexities of IVF and biotechnology, urging a reevaluation of humanity amidst evolving societal norms.
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Reductionist View of Human Identity
- Public bioethics reduces human identity solely to cognitive function and will.
- It treats the body merely as an instrument, neglecting essential embodied aspects of humanity.
Expressive Individualism Defined
- Expressive individualism treats persons as purely autonomous minds separate from the body.
- It denies unchosen obligations and dissolves natural familial relationships.
Limited Critique by Thought Leaders
- Leading thinkers critique expressive individualism but rarely critique abortion rights.
- This limits the potential for reversing cultural harms caused by the ideology.