Previously, we explored Ramban's view on the soul. Now let us turn to Rabbeinu Bachya ben Asher. In his commentary to Bereishis 2:7, Rabbeinu Bachya cites both views regarding whether the soul is indivisible or tripartite. He notes that according to the latter view (which is that which Ramban says is supported by Chazal and which Ramban favors), whereas the vegetative soul is spread throughout the body, the rational soul is housed in the brain:
Rabbeinu Bachya on the Soul and Mind
Rabbeinu Bachya on the Soul and Mind
Rabbeinu Bachya on the Soul and Mind
Previously, we explored Ramban's view on the soul. Now let us turn to Rabbeinu Bachya ben Asher. In his commentary to Bereishis 2:7, Rabbeinu Bachya cites both views regarding whether the soul is indivisible or tripartite. He notes that according to the latter view (which is that which Ramban says is supported by Chazal and which Ramban favors), whereas the vegetative soul is spread throughout the body, the rational soul is housed in the brain: