Key Philosophical Concepts
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Cognitive Conditions
The four cognitive activities of the soul. The first two (conjecture and belief) lead to opinion, resulting from the knowledge of sensible beings. The other two (intelligence and discursive thought) lead to science, true knowledge because it is the fruit of the knowledge of intelligible beings.
Soul
That which essentially defines man. Its nature is that of a living body. It has a tripartite nature: rational soul, irascible soul, and concupiscible soul.
Analogy
A relation of similarity among distinct things. Reasoning based on analogy consists of attributing similar attributes to different things.
Arts (Mathematical)
The components that make up the distinct branches of mathematics. Two are cited: Geometry and Arithmetic. A consequence... Continue reading "Key Philosophical Concepts" »