soul
Introduction
soul, the vital, immaterial, life principle, generally conceived as existing within humans and sometimes within all living things, inanimate objects, and the universe as a whole. Religion and philosophy have long been concerned with the nature of the soul in their attempts to understand existence and the meaning of life.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Differing Views of the Soul
- The Soul in Christianity
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