Exploring Hylomorphism: Integrating Philosophy of Mind and Neuroscience
A Philosopher Explains: How the Soul Relates to the Body 🔗
The text explores the philosophical concept of hylomorphism, which aims to unite the immateriality and immortality of the soul with the body. It discusses the resurgence of hylomorphism in contemporary philosophy, its integration with neuroscience, and its implications for understanding the soul as the distinctive being-able of living organisms. The author presents Aristotle's hylomorphism and its relevance to the mind-body problem, emphasizing that the soul is not a separate substance but the actuality of the organism. Additionally, it delves into the distinctiveness of human rationality and the potential contributions of hylomorphism to neuroscience in understanding human flourishing. Optional bullet points:
- Hylomorphism integrates philosophy of mind and neuroscience.
- The soul is not a separate substance but the actuality of the organism.
- Human rationality involves a participation in something that transcends the material world.
- Hylomorphism offers a perspective on human nature that can generate concrete, verifiable research proposals in neuroscience.