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5632 to a triangle; or when a definition is false in itself as involving the composition of things incompatible; as, 5632 to a triangle; or when a definition is false in itself as involving the composition of things incompatible; as,
5633 for instance, to describe anything as "a rational winged animal." Hence as regards simple objects not subject to composite 5633 for instance, to describe anything as "a rational winged animal." Hence as regards simple objects not subject to composite
5634 definitions we cannot be deceived unless, indeed, we understand nothing whatever about them, as is said Metaph. ix, Did. viii, 5634 definitions we cannot be deceived unless, indeed, we understand nothing whatever about them, as is said Metaph. ix, Did. viii,
5635 10. 5635 10.
5636 </p> 5636 </p>
5637 <p id="FP_Q85_A6-p8"> 5637 <p id="FP_Q85_A6-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher says
5638 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher says that falsehood is in the intellect in regard to composition and division. The same answer applies to 5638 that falsehood is in the intellect in regard to composition
5639 the Second Objection concerning opinion and reasoning, and to the Third Objection, concerning the error of the sinner, who 5639 and division.</p>
5640 <p><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The same answer applies to
5641 the Second Objection concerning opinion and reasoning,</p><p>
5642 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> and to the Third Objection, concerning the error of the sinner, who
5640 errs in the practical judgment of the appetible object. But in the absolute consideration of the quiddity of a thing, and 5643 errs in the practical judgment of the appetible object. But in the absolute consideration of the quiddity of a thing, and
5641 of those things which are known thereby, the intellect is never deceived. In this sense 5644 of those things which are known thereby, the intellect is never deceived. In this sense
5642 are to be understood the authorities quoted in proof of the opposite conclusion. 5645 are to be understood the authorities quoted in proof of the opposite conclusion.
5643 </p> 5646 </p>
5644 <p id="FP_Q85_A6-p9"></p> 5647 <p id="FP_Q85_A6-p9"></p>
5684 their souls have a greater power of understanding, wherefore it is said (De Anima ii, 9), that "it is to be observed that 5687 their souls have a greater power of understanding, wherefore it is said (De Anima ii, 9), that "it is to be observed that
5685 those who have soft flesh are of apt mind." Secondly, this occurs in regard to the lower powers of which the intellect has 5688 those who have soft flesh are of apt mind." Secondly, this occurs in regard to the lower powers of which the intellect has
5686 need in its operation: for those in whom the imaginative, cogitative, and memorative powers are of better disposition, are 5689 need in its operation: for those in whom the imaginative, cogitative, and memorative powers are of better disposition, are
5687 better disposed to understand. 5690 better disposed to understand.
5688 </p> 5691 </p>
5689 <p id="FP_Q85_A7-p7"> The reply to the First Objection is clear from the above; likewise the reply to the Second, for the truth of the intellect 5692 <p id="FP_Q85_A7-p7"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b>
5693 The reply to the First Objection is clear from the above;</p>
5694 <p><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> likewise the reply to the Second, for the truth of the intellect
5690 consists in the intellect understanding a thing as it is. 5695 consists in the intellect understanding a thing as it is.
5691 </p> 5696 </p>
5692 <p id="FP_Q85_A7-p8"> 5697 <p id="FP_Q85_A7-p8">
5693 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The difference of form which is due only to the different disposition of matter, causes not a specific but only a numerical 5698 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The difference of form which is due only to the different disposition of matter, causes not a specific but only a numerical
5694 difference: for different individuals have different forms, diversified according to the difference of matter. 5699 difference: for different individuals have different forms, diversified according to the difference of matter.
5815 the universal. Hence our intellect knows directly the universal only. But 5820 the universal. Hence our intellect knows directly the universal only. But
5816 indirectly, and as it were by a kind of reflection, it can know the singular, because, as we have said above ( 5821 indirectly, and as it were by a kind of reflection, it can know the singular, because, as we have said above (
5817 <a id="FP_Q86_A1-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q85_A7.html">Q[85], A[7]</a>), even after abstracting the intelligible species, the intellect, in order to understand, needs to turn to the phantasms 5822 <a id="FP_Q86_A1-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q85_A7.html">Q[85], A[7]</a>), even after abstracting the intelligible species, the intellect, in order to understand, needs to turn to the phantasms
5818 in which it understands the species, as is said De Anima iii, 7. Therefore it understands the universal directly through the 5823 in which it understands the species, as is said De Anima iii, 7. Therefore it understands the universal directly through the
5819 intelligible species, and indirectly the singular represented by the phantasm. And thus it forms the 5824 intelligible species, and indirectly the singular represented by the phantasm. And thus it forms the
5820 proposition "Socrates is a man." Wherefore the reply to the first objection is clear. 5825 proposition "Socrates is a man."</p><p><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> Wherefore the reply to the first objection is clear.
5821 </p> 5826 </p>
5822 <p id="FP_Q86_A1-p8"> 5827 <p id="FP_Q86_A1-p8">
5823 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The choice of a particular thing to be done is as the conclusion of a syllogism formed by the practical intellect, as is 5828 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The choice of a particular thing to be done is as the conclusion of a syllogism formed by the practical intellect, as is
5824 said Ethic. vii, 3. But a singular proposition cannot be directly concluded from a universal proposition, except through the 5829 said Ethic. vii, 3. But a singular proposition cannot be directly concluded from a universal proposition, except through the
5825 medium of a singular proposition. Therefore the universal principle of the practical intellect does not move save through 5830 medium of a singular proposition. Therefore the universal principle of the practical intellect does not move save through