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active reason

noun

, Aristotelianism.
  1. 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.


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Example Sentences

The lower is called passive reason, the higher active reason.

But to this doctrine Aristotle makes an exception in favour of the active reason.

On the other hand, I've no active reason to hate you, at present.

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