Entity: SOUL
SOUL is the immaterial essence or spiritual principle that animates living beings, embodying their personality, intellect, will, and emotions.
SOUL
Etymology
The word 'soul' originates from Middle English 'soule' and Old English 'sawol', meaning the spiritual and emotional part of a person, animate existence, life, or living being.
Definition
SOUL refers to the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life. It is commonly regarded as the spiritual part of humans, separate from the physical body, encompassing personality, intellect, will, and emotions.
Historical Context
Throughout history, various cultures and religions have held beliefs about the existence and nature of the soul, often associating it with concepts of immortality and the afterlife.
Cultural Significance
The concept of the soul plays a significant role in art, literature, philosophy, and religious practices, influencing ideas about morality, identity, and the human experience.
Related Concepts
- Essence
- Spirit
- Mind
- Consciousness
See Also
The essence or spiritual principle that animates living beings, embodying their personality, intellect, will, and emotions.