survival after death theories

Survival after death theories explore whether some part of a person—such as consciousness or Spirit—continues to exist beyond physical death. Some believe in an afterlife, like heaven or hell, where the soul journeys after death. Others think consciousness might persist in a different form or realm, possibly through reincarnation or spiritual survival. Scientific views generally see death as the end of individual consciousness, while philosophical and religious perspectives vary. These theories reflect cultures’ beliefs about identity, essence, and what, if anything, remains after bodily life concludes.