JP500/600 Philosophical Anthropology
Philosophical anthropology is the study of the nature and attributes of the human person. Western philosophical reflection on personhood began long before the concept had been clarified. Fresh impetus is given to the enquiry by Catholic theological and ethical requirements and by the debate on personal identity in modern philosophy. Most recently, mainstream conceptions of personhood have been criticised by consequentialists and pragmatists who argue the notion is simply a human 'construct'. The philosophical anthropology of Pope John Paul II acts as a corrective here. A sound understanding of the human person is necessary if we are to grasp the truth about human relationships and moral decision making.

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