Motif
body as ally or instrument of mind
body_as_ally_or_instrument_of_mind
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Republic The Republic / THE REPUBLIC / INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS.; lines 2076-2139 confidence: high
The passage questions the relation of mind and body, describes higher and lower principles that may break apart or reconcile, and says the body may become the mind’s ally or instrument.
The body is described as becoming the mind’s friend, ally, servant, or instrument when inner principles are reconciled.
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