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Logic is not invalid in the absence of proof, but rather such logic is a sign of pure intellect. That which is the opposite of inert is conscious or the soul.
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It can be argued that it is not appropriate to consider inert and conscious as two opposing independent principles, but it is appropriate to consider both inert and conscious powers in one type of fundamental substance. When the power of consciousness begins to develop, it is expressed, at which time the power of inertness disappears. All beings with conscious power are simply names for the development of inert matter! There is no existence of sages, but due to the feeling of self-power, they appear in the form of living beings. This is the same view of Hegel and other Western scholars. But it is not impossible to refute this adverse argument.
It is seen that when one power emerges in an object, the other opposing power disappears in it. But the power that disappears is not forever, it will emerge again when favorable conditions are created. Similarly, the power that has reappeared is not forever. It disappears when unfavorable conditions are encountered. For example, take the molecules of water, when they get heat, they turn into steam, then when cold and other conditions are encountered, they rain down in the form of water and when they become more cold, they leave the liquid form and acquire density in the form of ice.
All inert matter today
Similarly, if we consider both inertness and consciousness as two powers in one fundamental principle, then evolution will not be able to stand because the beings that are considered conscious today due to the development of the power of consciousness, will become inert again when that power develops, and the stones, etc., which appear in the form of inertness, will also become conscious someday, and the humans, animals, birds, etc., who appear in the conscious form, will also become inert someday. Therefore, it is right to consider inert and conscious as two independent principles, rather than considering both opposing powers of inertness and consciousness in one substance.