The Thomistic Institute Reconciling the Image of God with the Scientific Image of Human Persons | Dr. Daniel De Haan
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Mar 31, 2025 Dr. Daniel De Haan, a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, dives into the captivating intersection of theology, philosophy, and neuroscience. He explores profound questions about human nature, the implications of scientific interpretations on the divine image, and the challenges of modern society's secular worldview. De Haan emphasizes the reconciliation of faith and reason, proposing that they work together in the pursuit of truth. His insights on how technology influences our understanding of existence add a contemporary twist to these deep philosophical discussions.
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Humans as Rational Animals
- Humans are developing and dependent rational animals shaped by their upbringing and social interactions.
- Reason is key to human flourishing, guiding our pursuit of individual and common goods.
The Divine Image of Humans
- Humans, created in God's image, possess the capacity for self-knowledge, love, and communion with others.
- This divine image is reflected in the psychological and social analogies of the Trinity.
The Source of Scientific Images
- Scientific images of humans originate from common sense and practical inquiries but can also transform them.
- Theoretical inquiries, like a laser, focus on a minuscule aspect of reality, abstracting from everything else.