What follows after my introduction is an interesting article for poets and philosophers linking Duns Scotus and Father Gerard Manley Hopkins. The author, Father Longenecker, does a good job explaining the concept of haecceity as employed by Duns Scotus. In studying philosophy under Brother … Continue reading
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Immortality of Soul, Creation Ex Nihilo: Qs and As on the Power of Reason Alone
Q: Is it really possible to explain, using reason alone, the immortal nature of the human soul, versus the animal soul? I understand that the ability to reason is particular to humans, but I don’t see how this proves our … Continue reading
More Q’s and A’s on the Angels
In my previous postings of questions about the angels I answered whether or not the existence of angels could be known from human reason or only from revelation. A few months ago I answered questions about the guardian angels. In … Continue reading