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What are the main philosophical and logical objections to the existence of an immaterial soul, and why might these objections not fully account for unrecognized forms of existence?

Main Philosophical and Logical Objections to an Immaterial Soul Here are the most frequently discussed objections, distilled from the sources. Epistemological worry unobservability : Souls cannot be seen, touched, or smelled. That means any everyday judgment that you are meeting the same person as yesterday has no sensible foundation—you might...

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What do population geneticists and craniofacial researchers say about the biological basis for differences in jaw shape and chin prominence among different ancestral groups?

What the evidence shows Population geneticists and craniofacial researchers do not describe jaw shape or chin prominence as coming from one single "jaw gene." Instead, they describe a mix of many genes, embryonic development, population history, and mechanical use of the jaw 2 4 20 57 . What genetics contributes...

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Health

What background knowledge helps explain Weather changes affecting mood?

Weather can leave you feeling on top of the world one day and in a slump the next. The connection isn’t just in your head—it’s rooted in several well studied biological and psychological mechanisms. Here’s the background knowledge that helps make sense of it. Sunlight and Serotonin: The Brain’s Happy...

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What are the potential medical causes of unintentional weight loss, and how can someone differentiate between benign fluctuations and symptoms that require urgent evaluation?

What Is Unintentional Weight Loss? Unintentional weight loss means dropping pounds without meaning to—no new diet, no extra exercise. A loss of 10 pounds or 5% of your body weight over 6–12 months is considered clinically significant 2 25 35 51 154 . This threshold is especially important if you’re...

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What are the possible psychological reasons behind non-sexual fantasies about being physically hurt, and are they considered a normal part of human experience?

Short answer There is no single agreed psychological explanation for fantasies about being physically hurt, and most research looks at related topics like BDSM, self harm, and violent fantasy rather than these exact non sexual fantasies 1 76 . Still, the available evidence suggests they are fairly common and are...

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What evidence supports the long-term health risks associated with common respiratory infections like influenza and RSV?

Evidence points to several ways that common respiratory infections like influenza and RSV can cause long‑term health problems. The risks range from heart attacks and strokes after flu to lasting breathing trouble after RSV, and researchers are uncovering general pathways that turn acute infections into chronic illnesses. Here’s what the...

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