Volume 84, 2010
Philosophy and Language
Paul Blaschko
Pages 65-74
Resurrection and Hylomorphism
Moving Toward a Theory of Post-Mortem Survival Compatible with Catholic Doctrine
My paper raises the question whether there are any tenable hylomorphic theories of post-mortem survival and resurrection compatible with Catholic Church
doctrine. After considering what it would mean for such a theory to be compatible with Church doctrine, I raise three objections to which a hylomorphic theory would need to successfully respond in order to be considered tenable. In the final section of the paper, I argue affirmatively, that there are tenable hylomorphic theories. I then consider two contemporary theories and offer reasons to prefer an alternative, non-reassemblist theory to others that are currently equally or more popular.