The Human Person
The Human Person by Steven J. Jensen, published by CUA Press on October 31, 2018, offers a concise exploration of fundamental philosophical questions regarding human nature. This edition, comprising 294 pages, delves into topics such as the human mind, the soul, immortality, and free will, while engaging with the ideas of Thomas Aquinas and addressing contemporary issues like skepticism and determinism.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of whether human beings possess true freedom or are subject to determinism, as well as discussions on the reasoning abilities of humans compared to animals. The book also considers the implications of animal language research, prompting reflection on the nature of communication and cognition across species. Through these inquiries, Jensen invites readers to engage with the complexities of philosophy and the essence of what it means to be human.
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The Human Person presents a brief introduction to the human mind, the soul, immortality, and free will. While delving into the thought of Thomas Aquinas, it addresses contemporary topics, such as skepticism, mechanism, animal language research, and determinism. Steven J. Jensen probes the primal questions of human nature. Are human beings free or determined? Is the capacity to reason distinctive to human beings or do animals also have some share of reason? Have animals really been taught to use language?
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