used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
ABHORRENCEnounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
in addition
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
for the reason that
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
Bergsonnoun
French philosopher who proposed elan vital as the cause of evolution and development (1859-1941)
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
BERGSON'S
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From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
Bergsonism
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From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
determinateadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrməneɪt/
precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
DETERMINATENESSnoun
the quality of being predictable with great confidence
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The dread of determinateness is the dread of reason, of explanation, of interpretation--in a word, of philosophy.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The dread of determinateness is the dread of reason, of explanation, of interpretation--in a word, of philosophy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
indeterminatenessnoun
the quality of being vague and poorly defined
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading The dread of determinateness is the dread of reason, of explanation, of interpretation--in a word, of philosophy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading By admission of Bergson, any object of the mind is determinate.
objectless
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From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is ineffable also because any reason offered for the indeterminateness of reality is determination of it.
repudiatesverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪts/
third-person singular of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERGSON’S ABHORRENCE OF DETERMINATENESS A deep, temperamental abhorrence of determinateness--that is the motive of Bergsonism.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But therefore a philosophy that repudiates determinateness in the nature of reality is ineffable because it is objectless.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The dread of determinateness is the dread of reason, of explanation, of interpretation--in a word, of philosophy.
