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active reason

noun Aristotelianism.

an activity of intellect, embodying universal truth, potentially present in the mind of every individual, and when present, forming the only immortal part of the individual.

Nearby words

active mass, active matrix, active methyl, active optics, active principle, active reason, active repressor, active safety, active service, active shooter, active site
Compare passive reason.
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