Soul

Throughout our in-class discussion on the existence of the soul I was reminded of a early 20^th century physician who conducted “weighing” experiments. These experiments would weigh the human body moments before and after death. The weight difference was thought to be proof of the existence of the soul by some; however his experiments were also thought to have little scientific worth. Still Dr. MacDougall found that the body lost 21 grams moments after death, thus in his eyes, proving the soul weights 21 grams. Pretty interesting stuff if you ask me. I am surprised to see his study has not been reproduced. While I find this interesting, I don’t know if I even truly understand what the soul is or is made up of. Sure, I could define a socially accepted definition, but for my own purposes I don’t know how I feel on the matter. Moreover, I don’t really care that I don’t side one way or another. I know how this sounds but I know who I am and what I feel. I don’t feel the need to explain the interworking of my existent or non-existent soul.