Personalism, The Philosophy We Need Today | Dr. John F. Crosby | Purposeful Lab S4 Ep5

Dan interviews philosopher, Dr. John F. Crosby on the new and exciting research in the field of personalism, a philosophy that highlights the importance of the human person. Personalism offers a fresh perspective on human existence, shedding light on life's mysteries, including the mysteries of life, and death, and the ultimate purpose of the human person in the cosmos.

Dr. John F. Crosby is a Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has written extensively on Personalism including his book "The Personalism of John Paul II"

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0:00 Intro
1:43 Interview begins
2:25 Academic background, John Henry Newman/von Hildebrand influence
4:22 What makes a person a human person?
6:54 What is personalist philosophy?
9:51 When did personalism emerge?
12:06 Are humans the only beings oriented towards freedom?
15:12 Humans at the pinnacle of freedom
16:57 The more complex an organism carries more risk
19:11 Personalist vs objective view of the person
22:57 John Paul II’s view on personalism
25:14 How does personalism correct the mistake of radical individualism?
28:08 The self-gift and keeping our personhood intact
29:45 Avoiding subjectivism
32:14 Can personalism help with building relationships?
35:17 Is there a danger of relying on personal encounters with pets or artificial intelligence?
38:13 Hildebrand Legacy project
40:30 Review
41:35 Office hours: Scientist who believe in God
43:10 Richard Dawkins and Fr. George Coyne discussion on evolution
45:52 Wrap up


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