Faith and Philosophy, Part 5: When Does Life Begin?
About this episode
Episode Topic: When Does Life Begin?
When does a human person begin? Explore the profound intersection of philosophy and biology with Professor Jason T. Eberl. In this compelling lecture, Eberl critiques modern dualism and champions a Thomistic hylomorphic perspective, arguing for ensoulment at conception.
Featured Speakers:
- Jason T. Eberl, Saint Louis University
Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/ce0be5.
This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Faith and Philosophy.
Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.
- Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.
- Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.
Get every episode summarized
Each time The ThinkND Podcast publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The ThinkND Podcast
Dialogues Across the Decades: Conversations with Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Progr...
The ThinkND Podcast
Poverty Research from Every Angle, Part 1: Migration
The ThinkND Podcast
Evidence Matters, Part 12: From Line Items to Impact
The ThinkND Podcast
Revolutions of Hope, Part 12: A History and Politics of Hope
The ThinkND Podcast