The Dualism of Body and Soul

The dualism of body and soul is the philosophical idea that our physical being (body) and our conscious essence (soul) are two distinct entities. The body is tangible, biological, and mortal, while the soul is intangible, often viewed as the seat of consciousness, personality, and morality. This view suggests that the soul can exist independently of the body and may continue after physical death. Dualism raises questions about how these two aspects interact and what their true nature is, forming a foundational concept in many religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions.