Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Do we have a soul?
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Philosophy establishes two theories of the soul

This position approaches the question of the soul through philosophy, which it says establishes two main theories. It contrasts monism, which treats soul and body as one and the same, with dualism, which holds the soul and body to be separate things.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Dualism describes the soul and body as separate
    The argument that the body and soul exist separately is supported by dualism.
  2. Monism categorizes the soul and body as one
    Monism asserts that the body and the soul are inextricably tied.