Soul (philosophy)

In philosophy, the soul is considered the essential, non-material core of a person—what gives an individual identity, consciousness, and life. Different traditions see it as the true self, capable of reasoning, feeling, and moral judgment, separate from the physical body. Some believe the soul is immortal and persists beyond death, while others see it as the byproduct of brain activity. Overall, the soul represents the fundamental essence of personhood, exploring questions about existence, consciousness, and what makes us truly ourselves beyond our physical form.