The Case for the Existence of the Soul

In this podcast episode, Jay Warner Wallace discusses the importance of the existence of the soul as a foundational claim of Christianity. He explores the difference between brains and minds, highlighting several ways in which they are distinct. Firstly, he emphasizes that while brains are measurable, minds are measureless. Secondly, he explains that thoughts are held privately and cannot be recovered from the physical brain alone. Thirdly, he introduces the concept of intentionality, where minds are always about something, unlike physical entities. Additionally, Wallace examines the difference between bodies and souls, arguing that bodies are part-dependent while souls are not. Finally, he addresses the issue of free will and moral accountability, highlighting that physical systems are not free agents, suggesting that humans possess a non-physical agency. Through these points, Wallace presents a cumulative case for the existence of the soul.