Person

From The Practical Ontology & Compendium of Social Cohesion

Definition: As used herein, Person refers to a particular living Body of the genus Homo such as John Doe or Mary Smith with whom one has or has had recent direct contact. Commentary The definition of Person is intended to be unremarkable. It clarifies, however, that corporations and similar legal entities are not Persons. Also, this definition refers discussions about God and an after-life to the Special Term, Body.

Related terms: Body | Homo

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