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Single Idea 5507

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 2. Psuche]

Full Idea

On the later views inspired by Aristotle's 'De Anima' there was no longer just one soul, but several, and each of them had a great deal in common with the body.

Clarification

Aristotle led to the view that there are several souls

Gist of Idea

Aristotle led to the view that there are several souls, all somewhat physical

Source

report of Aristotle (De Anima [c.329 BCE]) by R Martin / J Barresi - Introduction to 'Personal Identity' p.17

Book Reference

'Personal Identity', ed/tr. Martin,R /Barresi,J [Blackwells 2003], p.17


A Reaction

Is this based on the faculties of sophia, episteme, nous, techne and phronesis, or is it based on the vegetative, appetitive and rational parts? The latter, I presume. Not so interesting, not so modular.