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Single Idea 5148

[from 'Nicomachean Ethics' by Aristotle, in 15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 2. Psuche ]

Full Idea

That the irrational part of the psuché is in some way persuaded by reason is indicated by our use of admonition, and of reproof and encouragement of all kinds.

Gist of Idea

The irrational psuché is persuadable by reason - shown by our criticism and encouragement of people

Source

Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE], 1102b33)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Ethics (Nicomachean)', ed/tr. ThomsonJ A K/TredennickH [Penguin 1976], p.90


A Reaction

These attempts to influence people include disapproval of people's feelings, as well as their principles, or their interpretation of the facts. This doesn't prove that feelings can be changed, but it certainly shows that we sometimes want to change them.