Material Body (Noun)
Meaning
Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The artist's latest sculpture explores the relationship between the material body and the surrounding environment.
- In many cultures, the material body is seen as a vessel for the soul rather than the essence of a person.
- She took care of her material body through regular exercise and a balanced diet, which gave her the energy to pursue her passions.
- The concept of a material body is often at odds with spiritual or philosophical ideas about the nature of human existence.
- The philosopher argued that the material body is merely a shell for the true self, which is the mind or spirit.