Events
The Disappearing Man: Body, Soul, and the Question of Who We Are
A lecture by Dr. Paul LaPenna (Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine)
When:
October 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM EDT
Location:
St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village
Chapter:
Thomistic Institute in New York City
This lecture is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.
About the speaker:
Dr. Paul LaPenna is a neurologist based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in the care of patients with neurological emergencies. He is also an award-winning professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he teaches neuroscience and has been recognized as the Professor of the Neuroscience Block from 2019 to 2025.
Dr. LaPenna’s professional and academic work is deeply informed by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, particularly regarding the integration of faith and reason, science and religion, and the Thomistic understanding of the human person. Through his lectures and writings, he explores how modern neuroscience complements classical philosophy and theology, offering insights into human cognition, virtue formation, and the relationship between mind, brain, and soul.
Dr. LaPenna lives in Greenville with his wife Nicole and their three daughters, Catherine, Susanna, and Lucia, who daily remind him of life’s greatest joys and deepest blessings.