Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Do we have a soul?
Position‹2 of 3›

Science is the ultimate answer to the question of the soul

The scientific consensus on the nonexistence of the soul goes contrary to natural human beliefs and centuries of religious teachings. However, some theories support the idea of a spiritual human essence.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Quantum mechanics is the ultimate scientific input on the soul
    The compelling field of quantum mechanics provides some of the most convincing evidence regarding the soul; convincing evidence for both sides of the debate.
  2. Neuroscience can teach us about the soul through its exploration of the brain
    Although the widely accepted neuroscientific view is that we have no soul, some fringe theories support the idea of a soul.