Like many cultures then and now, the early Greeks pondered the nature of the soul. Originally conceived as a kind of ghost, surviving in a bloodless existence after the death of the body, the soul was defined by later philosophers - notably the Pythagoreans and Plato - as an immaterial divine being temporarily "imprisoned" in the body. True knowledge was gained not through the senses but from contemplation of external Ideas that were, like the soul itself, immaterial and immortal.
A reformulation as well as a criticism of earlier thinkers, Aristotle's De Anima describes soul and body as...

The first publication of Raw Talent created an extraordinary flurry of publicity. Jerry Butler appeared on dozens of talk shows, capturing audiences with his intensity and charm. Reviews of the book lauded Butler's honesty and remarked on the double standard that permits explicit violence on film - but not explicit sex. The book sold out four printings; nonetheless, reactions within the adult film industry included heated debate and an unofficial blacklisting of Butler.

The former star of X-rated films and winner of many awards, Jerry Butler wrote the book that many warned would...

The author of the best-selling Harrad Experiment issues a powerful call to change morality, education, and our attitudes about sex. He urges that the real root of America's sexual problems--teen pregnancy, high divorce rates, and the spread of AIDS--is sheer ignorance, which can only be overcome by instilling in young people new attitudes of caring and respect. In this provocative, entertaining, and thoughtful book Rimmer analyzes our nationwide sexual malaise and prescribes some radical solutions.