New Theory of Sensory Perception Not only has will been examined electrophysiologically, but also sensory perception. The authors concluded that although it is clear and obvious to everyone that seeing, hearing and feeling are radically different experiences, there is no neuronatomical or neurophysiological basis to account for the differences. The cortex that receives auditory connections is identical in its histology, biochemistry and electrophysiological behavior to the cortex that receives the visual system or to the cortex that receives the sense of touch. The activity of the sensory areas of the brain must be interpreted as seeing, feeling or hearing by something that is itself not brain but rather aloof from it. Their article is particularly illuminating since it includes a variety of critiques of their interpretation and their rebuttal of the criticism.
Science can only confirm that souls exist but can provide no information as to their nature.
Furthermore, science cannot explain how a non-material entity can interact with a physical brain. Science, due to its inherent limitations, can only deal with the externals of reality. Torah conveys information concerning the essence of reality. In order to acquire knowledge of the essential nature of the soul, one must turn to Torah. W. The Mystery of the Mind.