A History of The Soul

Today,  the average understanding of the soul can generally be categorized one of two ways: either we see the soul as some mystical or metaphysical entity which is separate from the body (dualism), or we deny the existence of a soul altogether. Historical views of the soul, as it turns out, are not so neatly categorized. On this week’s show, the Ethicstalk team is joined by special guest Dr. Gregory Smith and Dr. Michael Russo on a tour of ancient views of the soul from a variety of periods and cultures.  Before tuning in, ask yourself a simple question: “How much does a soul weigh?”