The Puzzle of the Origin of Human Persons
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https://doi.org/10.12775/SetF.2023.016Keywords
human evolution, DNA, homo sapiens, human person, Neanderthals, Adam and EveAbstract
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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