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15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 1. Faculties

23943	Distinguishing reason from passion is based on an archaic 'faculty' theory [Solomon]
	Full Idea: The distinction between reason and passion is based on an archaic 'faculty' psychology of the human soul.
	From: Robert C. Solomon (The Passions [1976], Intro.2)
	A reaction: I like faculties, for philosophical purposes, as explanatory tools to account for our metaphysical and conceptual framework, but this point is well made. The danger is that we impose sharp divisions, where reality is more complex.