The Human or Psychic World

Let's apply the analogical method to these three items :

Each world has its own characteristic element and a reflection in each of the other two.

You can see the meaning of each element in the grid below.

This ternary approach was common in ancient Greece. Greek philosophers also applied it to man's central element, the psyche, which they divided into three distinct parts :

• Logistikon (λογιστικόν): This is the rational part of the soul, responsible for thinking, reasoning and making informed decisions. It is associated with logic and intellect.
• Thumos (θυμός): This is the part of the soul linked to willpower, fighting spirit and emotion, often translated as "courage" or "anger". It represents the source of strong emotions and the energy needed to overcome challenges.
• Epitumia (ἐπιθυμία): This is the part of the soul linked to bodily desires and appetites, often translated as "appetite" or "desire". It encompasses physical needs and desires, such as hunger, thirst and other sensual passions.

• Reason: Spirit is associated with logical, analytical thinking, where rationality is the key intermediate term. It represents the ability to analyze and solve problems in a structured way.
• Speech: The soul of the mind enables the transmission of spiritual thoughts and deep intuitions, influencing decisions and actions.
• Brain: The spirit manifests itself in the body through the brain, serving as an instrument for thought, perception and learning.

• Intuition: The soul, the center of emotions, generates intuitive wisdom that guides decisions. Intuition is the connection between emotional wisdom and rationality.
• Feelings and emotions: The soul is the seat of deep feelings and experiences. Emotional awareness enriches the inner life.
• Heart: The heart is the vital center of the soul, responsible for breathing and blood circulation, regulating emotions and physical states.

• Instinct/Experience: The body is associated with primary reflexes and experiential learning. Reflexes and learning are the driving forces that enable us to react and acquire new skills.
• Will: The body, influenced by the emotions of the heart, expresses will through physical means such as the eyes, speech and hands.
• Needs and Actions: The body expresses primary needs such as food and reproduction, and engages in the actions necessary to satisfy these needs.

This reading grid shows how the concepts of spiritus (mind), anima (soul) and corpus (body) are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. By using appropriate linking terms and adjusting explanations, we can better understand the vertical and horizontal relationships between these dimensions, enriching our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.