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Through the analysis of Conrad-Martius Metaphysical Dialogues, our aim is show the relevance of the concept of spirit (Geist) and soul (Seele) to clarify the constitution of the human being. In order to understand Conrad-Martius’ phenomenological description, it is necessary to explain Husserl’s and Stein’s approaches to the same argument. Briefly their position is described at the beginning of the essay and then the main points of Conrad-Martius’ book are pinpointed. Human being is understandable in the complex of the degrees of nature, that is, with reference to the organic life—plants and animals. Mental-spirit life is the distinguishing element regarding the human being.
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D’Ambra, M. Spirit and Soul in Hedwig Conrad-Martius’s Metaphysical Dialogues: From Nature to the Human Being. Axiomathes 18, 491–502 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10516-008-9040-5
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