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The Soul Fallacy: What Science Shows We Gain from Letting Go of Our Soul Beliefs

by Julien Musolino

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Most Americans believe they possess an immaterial soul that will survive the death of the body.In sharp contrast, the current scientific consensus rejects the traditional soul, although this conclusion is rarely discussed publicly.

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Published: 2015
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