The Puzzle of the Origin of Human Persons

Scientia et Fides 11 (2):49-63 (2023)
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The fundamental question about the origin of human persons asks for a multidisciplinary approach. Biology and genetics have made remarkable progress in the last two decades. In addition, (pre-) history, philosophy, and anthropology could contribute significantly to a correct solution. Also, the Jewish-Christian tradition could provide elements to the complex puzzle. The present study attempts to show that recent genetic data can be an integrated part of a coherent view of the origin of human persons.

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10.12775/setf.2023.016

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Alfred Driessen
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