There are many differentviewpoints regarding a soul. Some religions and philosophers argue that humans have a soul that is separate from the body, and is spiritual rather than material.
The problem of the soul and afterlife
Often, people do feel that they are more than just physical bodies. However, with the rise of science and empiricism, it has become a common question of whether the soul actually exists. Many scientists reject belief in the immortal soul and afterlife on the ground that there is no evidence or rational proof