immortality of the soul

The immortality of the soul is the belief that the essential spiritual element of a person continues to exist beyond physical death. Many philosophical and religious traditions suggest that the soul is inherently eternal, serving as the true self that survives after the body ceases to function. This concept often implies that the soul may experience an existence in an afterlife, reincarnate, or persist in a non-physical realm, depending on the specific belief system. Ultimately, it posits that human consciousness or identity is not limited to biological life but has an enduring, transcendent quality.