Publisher's Synopsis
The Debate of the Body and Soul is a book written by Francis James Child in 1888. It is a philosophical work that explores the age-old debate about the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the physical body. The book is divided into two parts: the first part presents the arguments for the soul's existence and its separation from the body after death, while the second part presents the arguments against this view.Child draws on a range of sources, including classical philosophy, Christian theology, and contemporary scientific research, to present a comprehensive overview of the debate. He examines the views of ancient philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, as well as those of medieval theologians like Thomas Aquinas and John Duns Scotus.The book also considers the impact of modern scientific discoveries on the debate, including the theory of evolution and the study of the brain and nervous system. Child argues that while science has shed new light on the workings of the body, it has not resolved the fundamental questions about the nature of the soul and its relationship to the physical world.Overall, The Debate of the Body and Soul is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring philosophical questions of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of consciousness, the human condition, and the meaning of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
