Active Quote by George Berkeley
“Nothing can be plainer, than that the motions, changes, decays, and dissolutions, which we hourly see befall natural bodies (and which is what we mean by the course of nature), cannot possibly affect an active, simple, uncompounded substance: such a being therefore is indissoluble by the force of nature, that is to say, the soul of man is naturally immortal.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, 1710
The soul, as a simple, indivisible substance, is not subject to physical decay and thus endures eternally.
In simple terms: The soul is immortal because it is not made of physical parts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the soul’s non‑material nature.
Themes
immortality
philosophy
metaphysics
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- ethical decisions
- grief coping
- life purpose
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
substance theory
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a non‑material soul?
- How does this view affect moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Physical processes cannot alter a non‑physical essence.
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