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Substance Dualism

Podcast: Reasonable Hope (Philosophy)
Published: May 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 173
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Summary

Are we merely physical beings, or something more? Using the analogy of hardware and software, Brian explores the idea that the soul may be the indivisible “prime” essence beneath the material body.