The Spirit and the Soul

This work delves into the essence of the mind and soul, urging individuals to understand themselves as a means to comprehend their relationship with the divine. It outlines the mind's rational capabilities and its role as a governing substance over the body. The author discusses the duality of human nature, consisting of both soul and flesh, and elaborates on the powers of the soul, including rationality, appetitiveness, and irascibility. Furthermore, it compares the soul's virtues to angelic orders and highlights the soul's capacity for knowledge and love, ultimately pointing to the divine as the ultimate truth and source of existence.