as an inseparable whole

[Sakya kim]

In this following context, what does the phrase ''as an inseparable whole'' mean?
Is it an extended phrase of ''as an whole''?
Does the word ''inseparable'' add here to emphasize?
Or does it really need to add here?

Thanks to All.

The context:

If it were really the case that the new individual, as an inseparable whole, was begotten by its parents, twins could never exhibit totally opposite tendencies.

Source: P. 13
''Fundamentals of Buddhism''
by Nyanatiloka Mahåthera

 

[teechar]

Does the word ''inseparable'' add here to emphasize emphasis here?
Or does it really need to be added here?

It may seem superfluous, but I suppose it does add emphasis, and also it is arguing that the individual is an inseparable whole; i.e., you cannot separate the mind, body, soul, etc from each other.

I note that you've asked this question on at least one other forum.

as an inseparable whole

In this following context, what does the phrase ''as an inseparable whole'' mean? Could I have a synonymous? Thanks to All. The context: If it were really the case that the new individual, as an inseparable whole, was begotten by its parents, twins could never exhibit totally opposite...

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