Quote by F.W.J. Schelling, Bruno or On th

Hence the soul is nothing intrinsically real, nor is the body either; each of them exists in time only in and through the other. The only element of an individual thing that is intrinsically real is the identity of soul and body.. Furthermore, the soul is not anything that is intrinsically real, since it exists only through its relative opposition to the body.

Hence the soul is nothing intrinsically real, nor is the bod

Summary

This quote suggests that neither the soul nor the body have an inherent reality on their own. They both exist only in relation to each other and through their interconnectedness in time. The only aspect of an individual entity that possesses intrinsic reality is the identity formed through the combination of the soul and body. Additionally, the soul itself is not considered intrinsically real because it exists in contrast to the body. Overall, the quote highlights the interdependence and relational nature of the soul and body, emphasizing their intertwined existence.

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By F.W.J. Schelling, Bruno or On th

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