22. and into separate and distinct forces. There is an underlying unity of forces, despite the appearance of a struggle of opposites. Wholes are defined in terms of their parts. Parts are defined in terms of wholes. Nature is mechanistic, like clockwork.
Nature is spiritual, mental, or organic.
Nature is material and independent of us. Nature is a human, mental construction. Nature is an active, creative force or process, natura naturans . Mind is immaterial but largely passive. All representations associate.