Containing Quote by Plato
“This world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence ... a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which by their nature are all related.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Timaeus, Plato, c. 360 BC
The universe is a single, sentient organism whose parts are interrelated and share a common soul.
In simple terms: The world is a living, intelligent whole.
Key Takeaway
Recognize interconnectedness of all life.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
interconnectedness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
metaphysical
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- education
- community building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Holism
Pantheism
Vitalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing the world as a living being change your actions?
- What responsibilities arise from this view?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual agency within the whole.
