My mind is incapable of conceiving such a thing as a soul. I may be in error, and man may have a soul; but I simply do not believe it. What a soul may be is beyond my understanding.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edison states he cannot conceive of a soul and does not believe in its existence.
- In plain terms
- He does not believe in a soul because he cannot understand it.
- What can you take from it?
- Skepticism about metaphysical concepts stems from lack of evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe in a soul?
- What evidence would change your mind?
Another view
Many people feel they understand the soul through experience.
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