PHILOSOPHY

Embodied Spirit

The concept that a human being is both body and soul together.

Soul

The immortal part of a human that gives meaning to the body through reflection, choices, and hope.

Body

The temporary physical part of a human that allows the soul to express itself.

Resurrection

The belief in Christianity that the body will be brought back to life after death.

Moksha

The goal in Hinduism, meaning release from the cycle of reincarnation and uniting with Brahman.

Nirvana

The ultimate goal in Buddhism, representing freedom from suffering and rebirth.

Karma

The concept in Buddhism that determines the rebirth of a person based on their actions.

Dualism

Plato's view that the soul is the real essence and is immortal, while the body distracts from truth.

Hylomorphism

Aristotle's belief that the soul is the form of the body, emphasizing their interdependence.

Existential Holism

Gabriel Marcel's view that opposes seeing the body as an object, asserting that 'I AM my body'.

Anatta

The concept in Buddhism that there is no eternal soul; rather, a continuous process of consciousness.

Samsara

The cycle of reincarnation in Hinduism.

Transcendence

The state of going beyond ordinary limits, often through spiritual practices.