nous
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9.9
- noun
- /naʊs/
- Specialized
:
intelecto
- The word 'noetic' comes from the ancient Greek nous.
Examples
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Aristotle regarded nous as a critical component of human cognition, enabling us to grasp abstract concepts.
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All things were together; then came Mind (Nous) and set them in order.
Academic text (1995) -
We do not need a more careful understanding of the nous, the passions, and hesychasm.
Blog text (13) -
Western theology has linked the idea of rationality or intellect (nous) with the divine Logos rather than the Spirit.
Academic text (2009) -
In philosophy, nous refers to the intellect that is capable of deep reasoning and understanding the universe.
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The concept of nous is essential in discussions of consciousness and perception in philosophical texts.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
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2.3
Mental ability to think and learn
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3.0
Ability to learn, understand, and use knowledge to solve problems
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5.9
The ability to think clearly and understand difficult ideas
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5.8
A natural mental power such as memory or imagination
Antonyms
How Intelligent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nous comes from an old Greek word nous meaning 'mind' or 'intellect', and philosophers used it for the part of the mind that thinks and understands. So in philosophy nous means the mind or intellect that reasons and sees ideas clearly.