principium
Americannoun
plural
principianoun
Etymology
Origin of principium
1575–85; < Latin prīncipium literally, that which is first, equivalent to prīncip- ( prince ) + -ium -ium
Example Sentences
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It sees through the form of the phenomenon, the principium individuationis.
From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur
In this respect they are called the principium individuationis.
From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur
In other systems the principium is determined in its evolution or creative activity by the efficacy of works, whereas in this system the principium is the Lord not thus determined.
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
So we also hold that from the ever-clearer penetration of the principium individuationis proceeds, first, merely free justice, then love, extending to the complete abolition of egoism, and finally resignation or denial of the will.
From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur
Habet igitur spiritus noster intellectualis ab aeterna sapientia principium sic intellectualiter essendi, quod esse est conformius sapientae quam aliud non intellectuale.
From The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors by King, W. James
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