In this third session of our philosophy series, we will look at the existence of the soul. Socrates spoke of the soul as the true self. But is this true? And is there really a soul? How can we be sure that happiness is the perfection of the soul if we are not sure whether or not the soul actually exists? These are important questions, but Socrates does not answer them. Rather, it is Plato and later Aristotle who attempt to prove the existence of the soul through reason.
Format:
20 minutes presentation of key ideas
20 minute discussion
10 minute conclusion of ideas and discussion with recommended material to read, listen and watch.
