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S15 E5: Whether the Mind Knows Itself Through Its Essence or Through Some Species

Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More·Mark & Adam Bishop·14 September 2026·52 min

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How does the mind know that it exists, and what does this have to do with God? Find out as we discuss Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange's thoughts on the Thomistic notion that the mind knows itself through some species while the soul is united with the body, and how this relates to God's knowledge of Himself and the begetting of the Son!Follow us on X!Give us your opinions here!