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Longfellow On The Purposeful Soul

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"A Psalm of Life'' was first published in 1838 and reflects Longfellow's thoughts on living life as he asserts that the soul is eternal, and the things we’ve done in life will endure after we’re gone. Of course, from a scientific perspective, the concept of the soul cannot be proven nor disproven which is the basis of the scientific method, therefore it is not an area that science can really chime in. However, Psychology is considered the study of the soul.

Throughout history, there have been numerous theories about the soul.In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at Longfellow's thoughts on the purposeful soul and theories throughout history. We'll also explain the dangers of nihilistic perspectives on life. In the end, we find that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem A Psalm of Life holds valuable lessons in living a purposeful life.

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"A Psalm of Life'' was first published in 1838 and reflects Longfellow's thoughts on living life as he asserts that the soul is eternal, and the things we’ve done in life will endure after we’re gone. Of course, from a scientific perspective, the concept of the soul cannot be proven nor disproven which is the basis of the scientific method, therefore it is not an area that science can really chime in. However, Psychology is considered the study of the soul.

Throughout history, there have been numerous theories about the soul.In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at Longfellow's thoughts on the purposeful soul and theories throughout history. We'll also explain the dangers of nihilistic perspectives on life. In the end, we find that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem A Psalm of Life holds valuable lessons in living a purposeful life.

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