Atman is a metaphysical and spiritual concept for Hindus, often discussed in their scriptures with the concept of Brahman. All major orthodox schools of Hinduism – Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta – accept the foundational premise of the Vedas and Upanishads that "Ātman exists." In Hindu philosophy, especially in the Vedanta school of Hinduism, Ātman is the first principle.Deussen, Paul and Geden, A. S. The Philosophy of the Upanishads. Cosimo Classics (June 1, 2010). P. 86. . Jainism too accepts this premise, although it has its own idea of what that means. In contrast, both Buddhism and the Charvakas deny that there is anything called "Ātman/soul/self".
Atman is a metaphysical and spiritual concept for Hindus often discussed in their scriptures with the concept of Brahman All major orthodox schools of Hinduism – Samkhya Yoga Nyaya Vaisesika Mimamsa and Vedanta – accept the foundational premise of the Vedas and Upanishads that "Ātman exists" In Hindu philosophy especially in the Vedanta school of Hinduism Ātman is the first principleDeussen Paul and Geden A S The Philosophy of the Upanishads Cosimo Classics (June 1 2010) P 86  Jainism too accepts this premise although it has its own idea of what that means In contrast both Buddhism and the Charvakas deny that there is anything called "Ātman/soul/self"