Corporeal Quote by Epicurus
“The term "incorporeal" is properly applied only to the void, which cannot act or be acted on. Since the soul can act and be acted upon, it is corporeal.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Letter to Menoeceus, c. 300 BC
Only the void is truly incorporeal; souls, being active, are corporeal.
In simple terms: Soul is material because it acts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the active nature of consciousness.
Themes
philosophy
ontology
materialism
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- spiritual discussions
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
nature of being
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- Can something be non‑material yet act?
- What defines corporeality?
A Different Perspective
Debates on soul’s nature persist.
