Affection Quote by Plotinus
“Pleasure and distress, fear and courage, desire and aversion, where have these affections and experiences their seat?Clearly, either in the Soul alone, or in the Soul as employing the body, or in some third entity deriving from both. And for this third entity, again, there are two possible modes: it might be either a blend or a distinct form due to the blending.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Enneads, Book I, 6.1
The soul experiences pleasure, fear, desire, etc., either alone, through the body, or as a blend of both.
In simple terms: Emotions arise from soul alone, body, or their combination.
Key Takeaway
Recognize where feelings originate.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
metaphysics
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Dualism
affect theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish internal vs. external sources of feeling?
- Can blending of mind and body be harmonized?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may also be shaped by external circumstances beyond internal states.
