"While to 'judge' or 'measure' [mensurare] is an act of the intellect, applying certain principles to examine propositions. From this is taken the word 'mens' [mind]."
— St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
Work Title
Date
1273
Metaphor
"While to 'judge' or 'measure' [mensurare] is an act of the intellect, applying certain principles to examine propositions. From this is taken the word 'mens' [mind]."
Metaphor in Context
Reply OBJ 4: That distinction given by Damascene is according to the variety of acts, not according to the variety of powers. For "opinion" signifies an act of the intellect which leans to one side of a contradiction, whilst in fear of the other. While to "judge" or "measure" [mensurare] is an act of the intellect, applying certain principles to examine propositions. From this is taken the word "mens" [mind]. Lastly, to "understand" is to adhere to the formed judgment with approval.
(I, Q79, A9, Rp 4)
(I, Q79, A9, Rp 4)
Categories
Provenance
Reading at Past Masters
Citation
St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, trans. Fathers of the English Dominican Province (London: Burns, Oates, and Washburne, 1912-36; New York: Benziger, 1947-48; New York: Christian Classics, 1981). Text from Intelex Past Masters, The Collected Works of St. Thomas Aquinas. Electronic edition. <Link to Past Masters>
Date of Entry
06/14/2011
