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What Can Philosophy Tell Us About Life after Death? | Prof. Mark Spencer

May 19, 2024
Philosophy professor Prof. Mark Spencer explores life after death, immortality of the soul, and philosophical perspectives on soul experiences post-death. Discussions include personal identity, soul's independence from the body, moral duties, and debates on reincarnation and resurrection.
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  • Philosophy uses natural experiences to explore life after death, starting with introspection and change.
  • God's conservation sustains natural immortality, implying annihilation by God as the sole end.

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Philosophy's Approach to Inquiry of Life After Death

Philosophy can guide the exploration of life after death by relying on natural experiences and reasoning. Current experiences, such as introspection into one's actions and changes over time, serve as crucial starting points for this philosophical inquiry. St. Thomas Aquinas's principle that action follows being aids in understanding human immortality, highlighting the continuity and essence of the self beyond physical existence.

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