Philip's own Chancellor-era Summa de bono presupposes distinct operative powers to explain why error in judgment does not entail defect in willing, requiring separate causal seats.
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(explaining why thinking and choosing are separate abilities)
The different mental or spiritual abilities that actually *do* things—like the power to judge (think about something) versus the power to will (make choices).
Philip(identifying the philosopher whose work is being discussed)
Refers to Philip the Chancellor, a medieval theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris in the early 13th century and wrote important works on ethics and theology.
Summa de bono(the specific work by Philip being analyzed)
A Latin title meaning 'Summary on the Good'—a comprehensive philosophical book that explores what 'goodness' is and how it relates to human actions.