Milan Kundera in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" reflects on the complexity of the body-soul relationship, suggesting that scientific advancements have obscured this ancient dualism, leading to a dismissive attitude towards it. This shift has turned what was once a profound philosophical debate into an outdated idea or prejudice, often met with humor by modern thinkers.

However, Kundera points out that despite this intellectual dismissal, the experience of love can reveal the inherent connection between the body and soul. When someone in love is interrupted by a physical sensation, such as a rumbling stomach, the notion of a seamless unity between the two aspects of human existence is challenged, highlighting the persistent, tangible reality of bodily experiences entwined with emotional states.