Immaterial Nature of the Self

Question 1

What is the first premise? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 1

1- I am essentially an indivisible, simple spiritual substance. (true by introspection)

Question 2

What is the second premise? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 2

2- Any physical body is essentially a divisible or complex entity. (obvious)

Question 3

What is the third premise? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 3

3- The law of identity pertains. (If x is identical to y, then whatever is true of x is true of y and vice versa)

Question 4

What is the first conclusion? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 4

4- Therefore, I am not identical with my (or any) physical body.

Question 5

What is the fourth premise? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 5

5- If I am not identical with a physical body, then I am a soul. (commonsensical)

Question 6

What is the second conclusion? (Immaterial Nature)

Answer 6

6- Therefore, I am a soul.