- Aristotelian
- "Aristotelian" refers to ideas and methods based on the teachings of Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago. He emphasized observing the real world, using common sense reasoning, and organizing knowledge into logical categories—rather than relying solely on abstract ideas. His approach heavily influenced Western thought, science, and education for centuries, making him one of the most important thinkers in history.
- Augustine(as the main subject of the statement)
- An influential early Christian philosopher (354-430 CE) whose writings shaped Western Christianity and philosophy; he argued that God's grace and predestination determine who goes to heaven.
- Category error(as used in logic and philosophy of language)
- A logical mistake where you apply a rule or concept to something it doesn't actually fit, like using a math formula on a poem.
- Godhead(as used in theology)
- The divine nature or essence of God—what makes God fundamentally God rather than just a powerful being.
- Trinity
- # Trinity
The Trinity is the Christian belief that God exists as three distinct persons—the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit—while remaining one God. These three are understood as co-equal and eternal, working together as a unified divine being. This concept is central to most Christian denominations, though different traditions interpret and explain it in various ways.
- accidents(Aristotelian terminology as used by Abner)
- Properties such as magnitude, weight, and quantity that are superadded to a body's underlying divine substance.
- category(Aristotelian usage as discussed in the passage)
- A predicate, per Aristotle's usage; the term 'predicate' can refer to realities, concepts, or linguistic terms.
- divine simplicity(Central to both Malebranche's theodicy and his epistemology)
- A divine attribute functioning as a side constraint on God's actions, requiring God to act through simple means.
- individuals(metaphysical nihilism about objects)
- Dasgupta's term for objects, understood as the entities nihilism denies
- substance(Spinoza's metaphysics; criteria include (i) necessity and (ii) self-subsistence)
- The fundamental existent that is wholly necessary and self-subsistent, not depending on anything else for its existence