The active intellect (also translated as agent intellect, active intelligence, active reason, or productive intellect) is a concept in classical and medieval philosophy. The term refers to the formal (morphe) aspect of the intellect (nous), in accordance with the theory of hylomorphism.
Read more about Active Intellect: Aristotle, Interpretations
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Make lesser mornings when the great are done.”
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