Soul Definition Essay

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What is the soul? Our soul is our actual being and is what makes us really alive. Without our soul, we wouldn't be ourselves and wouldn't feel anything like emotions. Knowing this, this tells us we would just be walking around acting as if we were dead. As humans, we do not realize how much our soul can come into play even though it is not a physical thing we can touch or see. One thing that is clear about our soul is that without it we would be lifeless. Yes, we would still be alive without it but not the same, and we wouldn't care for anything. Our body is what holds our soul, but the body isn't important when it comes to us being human beings. Many get confused by the idea that we have a soul because it is not a physical thing. Like our body, we know that it is real because it is a physical thing we can touch and see. Our soul is not a …show more content…

Our de scions are based on the soul and at times our morals are too. This is a way we know our soul is a real part of us, and philosophers have proved long ago that our soul is just as a part of us as our heart. As we have learned that our body holds more than just physical things, it's important to have an open mind to that idea that the soul can exist. Philosophy is merely based on this idea of the soul and what it really does for us. Philosophers believe that after we die our soul lives on and may find a new host, or it will just float wherever it needs too. While some may find this idea outrageous, it does challenge your way of thinking about the soul. After thinking about it more, I do believe that our soul is more important than we think. Although some don't believe it's real, we all do have one. Neuroscientists believe that our soul will live on after death and be reincarnated. For some this a belief in their religion, others' opinions are not the same as these doctors. After all, what do you think the soul

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