Full Idea
The Absolute is spirit and nature. ...But what then is the Absolute? Nothing other than this 'and', that is, the unity of spirit and nature.
Gist of Idea
The Absolute is the 'and' which unites 'spirit and nature'
Source
Ludwig Feuerbach (Towards a Critique of Hegel's Philosophy [1839], p.82)
Book Reference
Feuerbach,Ludwig: 'The Fiery Brook: Selected Writings', ed/tr. Hanfi,Zawar [Anchor 1972], p.82
A Reaction
This is Feuerbach's spin on Hegel. He has been outlining idealist philosophy and the philosophy of nature in Schelling. Is this Spinoza's one substance?