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Defining Terms: Personhood (Aquinas 101)
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9:22Now PlayingAccording to the ancient philosopher Boethius, a person is an individual substance of a rational nature. What is meant by the word “substance?” And what does it mean to have a rational nature? In this video, Fr. James Brent, O.P., breaks down Boethius’ definition of a person using St. Thomas Aquinas as a guide.
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