[Mad Professor]

well, just finally read through all the replies *mops brow*

it's been interesting to read everyone's points of view.

I realise I didn't phrase the start very well, my main point was about whether there is a non-physical aspect to the mind, such as how can we account for what it is like to perceive the colour red (just saying that's what light of a certain wavelength looks like doesn't seem to provide enough of an explanation), or what it is like to have a thought about something - to say it's neurons firing again doesn't seem to get us very far. It was misleading of me to mention the soul, as that's really a separate issue.

btw Henry I wasn't suggesting that the answer to any of these questions should change your life, I was simply interested in peoples' views. I personally have a fascination with philosophy/psychology but if you're not interested or don't care then fine.