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Hence, it could be inferred that the soul differs even more from the human being in terms of the nature of species than the donkey does. Inferring this, the question might follow: If a soul differs so completely from human being, how could it retain the same form as the corruptible body? Indeed, a donkey, being a different species, differs less completely from the human being, but nevertheless has a different form. The human being and soul, being even more different, are likely to also be different in form.
Another argument used for the probable form of the soul is the fact that it appears to reside in the intellect. A being that resides only in part of the human body cannot logically be said to retain the same form of the body, as it resides mainly in the mind and therefore occupies less space than the body. Furthermore, this argument also states that a soul residing in the entire body would also enable that body to think with its hands, feet, and other...
Clearly, this is not the case, and the soul can therefore not have the same form of the body, as inferred from its supposed functioning.
In conclusion, the soul and the body are more likely to have different forms than they are to be similar in form. One reason for this is that the soul is entirely different from the body in nature. It is not the same species as a corruptible human being, just like the donkey is not the same species as a human being. Even so, the donkey is closer in nature to the human being than the soul is. The second reason is that the soul's function as intellect resides in the mind rather than in the rest of the body, because human beings think with their minds and not with their other body parts. On the premise of these reasons, the best inference that can be made is that the soul and body must differ in form from each other. Logic suggests that it cannot be the same form as the body.
Concepts in the mind such as 'society' can thus have an impact on the real, sensory world but they do not have an independent, tangible or ideal existence. The one exception to Abelard's nominalism is the category of "human beings, whose forms are their immaterial (and immortal) souls. Strictly speaking, since human souls are capable of existence in separation form the body, they are not forms after all, though
living in the Middle Ages. What new things are available for you to experience? The prelude to modernism The history that establishes origin and evolution of the modern society has its basis from the ancient time. Initially, the world and society featured various practices that today we may perceive as being barbaric and outdated. However, it is essential to acknowledge that it is through the various ages of revolution that the
11th Grade Froggybottom Class The questions you asked me about have no easy answers. Philosophers, economists, revolutionaries, and social leaders have all been debating the answers for centuries, and as usual many of our politicians don't even know the first thing about the issues involved! Though the questions seem simple, they are actually rooted in the most basic questions of human existence: what is the "good life" and how can
Medieval Philosophy In the introduction to the Greenwood series the Great Cultural Eras of the Western World, A.D. 500 to 1300, is described as the Middle Ages. "Borders and peoples were never quiescent during these tumultuous times." Schulman (2002). Germanic tribes had invaded and settled in the former Roman Empire, and the synthesis of three cultures -- the classical, Christian, and Germanic -- had begun. In the sixth century, Clovis had completed
Hypatia of Alexandria, daughter of Theon. Specifically, it will examine the life of Hypatia, especially her mathematical accomplishments. Hypatia was the first female mathematician that left a record that historians can trace. She was a philosopher, mathematician, and teacher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt from about 350 to 415 A.D. She was the daughter of Theon, a renowned mathematician and head of the library in Alexandria. Historians do not agree
Introduction Historically, Biblical theology and philosophy had so many things in common and thus complemented each other. Philosophers and theologians even considered themselves mortal enemies in certain cases. Most Christianity doctrines have critical implications or pre-suppositions on philosophy. The discussion begins with the relationship between philosophy and Christianity. It then defined Biblical Theology based on three Christian doctrines that influence philosophy. They include the trinity, the atonement and the incarnation. The