Article,
Tripartite Nature of Man: The Principle of Authentic Living
Central Asian Journal of Literature, Philosophy and Culture, 4 (7): 37-47 (July 2023)
Abstract
Man is a being of three natures, the spirit, soul and body. It is this tripartite nature of man that puts the animating seed in him. Man’s spirit connects him to the animating soul of the universe called God and to the rational nature of him called the soul. The soul nature of man is the Mind, Will and Emotional. They connect man to the universe and make him relevant in the world. The body is the mortal nature of man that houses the spirit and the soul of man so that he may be capable to operate within space and time. Therefore, this tripartite nature of man is the natural principle that equips man to have an authentic life. Irrespective of this man’s gift of the spirit, soul and body, it is still quite absurd that man still lives below what is expected of him; he cannot really maximize his potential in the universe. Hence, it is this short-changing of man’s capabilities that calls for this work. This work is out to equip with the the understanding his tripartite nature and ways and means of fully utilizing them for the purpose of living a happy and fulfilled life on earth.
