Existence of the Soul

[Anonymouse]

That is somewhat true but the idea goes back to the Kabbalah, as well as Indian texts and to Krishna, quoted for example by the Naya philosophers in India, and even Hebraic mysticism.

[loseyourname]

True, but I'm pretty sure the concept was introduced into western civilization by the students of Socrates. This is probably best illustrated by the Platonic dialogue "Crito" and in the comic play "Clouds" by Aristophanes.

[Anonymouse]

That is a non-issue.

[loseyourname]

When the hell did I say it was issue? I just think it's interesting to see the evolution of this idea. It's useful to know where it came from.