The Thomistic Institute

The Powers Of The Soul | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

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Jul 15, 2022
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INSIGHT

Psychosomatic Unit

  • The term "psychosomatic unit" better captures the unified nature of the human organism.
  • It avoids the implication of separate components found in "body-soul composite."
INSIGHT

Mind, Intellect, and Will

  • The mind, or "mens," is a unified power with two aspects: intellect and will.
  • Intellect, the "eye of the soul," knows, while will, the "hunger for good," loves.
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Spiritual Powers

  • "Spiritual" in philosophy means immaterial, distinct from its theological meaning.
  • Theological "spiritual" can mean supernatural, like grace elevating the soul.
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