Dual Dimensions of Existence: Merging Science and Spirituality
Life is multifaceted and unique, as each of us experiences it as a combination of objective foundations and deeply personal values. The modern view of existence unifies a strict scientific approach with elusive elements of spirituality. Our knowledge is never exhaustive if it lacks the intuitive and experiential aspects that do not always lend themselves to rational analysis.At the core of a full existence are objective elements—scientific achievements, social organization, and material well-being—which help us navigate this world. Yet an equal place is occupied by invisible qualities, such as faith, meekness, peace, and love, that remain with us forever and provide the inner strength needed to overcome any challenge in life.Thus, the true wealth of every person is determined not only by the accumulation of material goods but also by the harmonious combination of the rational and the spiritual, creating the foundation for a free, complete, and fulfilling life.What life elements are so fundamental that without them a fully realized existence is unimaginable?The answer can be considered from different angles—from the perspective of the metaphysical foundations of being, the spectrum of personal values, or even through the lens of scientific understanding. Several sources emphasize that a full life is impossible without a set of elements that underpin both material and spiritual existence.For example, one text indicates that even within the strictest system of knowledge, there are inevitably elements that cannot be entirely substantiated by theoretical means, yet they form an integral part of the system itself. It is emphasized that “without such elements, no scientific system of knowledge can exist” (scientific views and domestic philosophers, source_file: 1081_5403.txt, pages: 584-585). This statement can also be interpreted as a metaphor for life experience: no complete life is merely composed of logically substantiated or material components—it requires those elements that are developed intuitively and appreciated in their own right.On the other hand, the discussion also turns to the fundamental values that define the essence of the human personality. One text emphasizes that “science is an objective value, social organization is an objective value, economy and technology are objective values, personality is an objective value, and finally, life is an objective value… Without this, there is no free personality” (fundamental values and personality, source_file: 1263_6310.txt, pages: 313-314). Here, life is viewed as a network of objective categories in which not only material goods are important but, above all, the foundational values—personality, belief systems, and moral guidelines.Moreover, another source points out that a person’s true, lasting wealth lies not so much in material sufficiency as in qualities that remain with them forever: “true possession is love, peace, meekness, abstinence, patience, chastity, faith, and kindness. When a meek person dies—meekness stays with them, so does their humility, and so does love” (reflections on spirituality, source_file: 9_44.txt, pages: 1795-1796). These words underline that for a fully realized existence, what is most important are not temporary acquisitions but rather the timeless spiritual and moral qualities that give life its wholeness.Thus, by synthesizing these views, one can say that the fundamental elements of a full existence are:1. The immediate foundations of being, which, although not always amenable to strict scientific analysis, are an essential element of any system of knowledge and life.2. Objective values—including life, personality, social organization, and scientific achievements—that affirm the significance of existence.3. Timeless spiritual and moral qualities (love, peace, meekness, patience, faith, and kindness) that define the true “essence” of a person and remain with them forever.Supporting citations:“However, the scientific knowledge of any era … without such elements, no scientific system of knowledge can exist.” (source: 1081_5403.txt, pages: 584-585)“No philosophy can deny this … personality is an objective value, and finally, life is an objective value… Without this, there is no free personality.” (source: 1263_6310.txt, pages: 313-314)“True possession is love, peace, meekness, abstinence, patience, chastity, faith, and kindness. When a meek person dies, meekness stays with them, so does their humility, and so does love.” (source: 9_44.txt, pages: 1795-1796)These arguments lead to the conclusion that a full existence is inextricably linked both to the material-objective foundations of life and to the deeply personal, spiritual qualities without which life cannot be fully imagined.