The Human Soul: A Roman Catholic View: Journal of Vaishnava Studies

Abstract

The intent of this brief essay is to present an overview of the Roman Catholic perspective on what is generally referred to as “the human soul.” Its approach will be both philosophical and theological since the Roman Catholic tradition makes use of both reason and faith, or more precisely, reason guided and illumined by the Christian faith, to understand God and all matters pertaining to God. Though attention will be paid to the Catholic Church’s official teaching office, commonly referred to as the Magisterium, and its Tradition, the essay will focus on Roman Catholic theology.