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Not sure where GP got that, either. There was no term for "consciousness" in ancient Greece, but perhaps psyche (soul) gets closest. And logos is far, far older
by Maursault 3y ago
Not sure where GP got that, either. There was no term for "consciousness" in ancient Greece, but perhaps psyche (soul) gets closest. And logos is far, far older than ancient Greece... In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God. (Hope you know I'm kidding)
- bitbang 3y agoJohn wasn't kidding.
- Maursault 3y agoUsually it's translated as "Word." And it's very true that language created the world.
- coldtea 3y agoIt's a bad translation, but it has stuck. "Divine order" or "The spirit that carries meaning" would have been a better one. John was the Gospel writer well versed in ancient Greek philosophy.