Sense Perception in Nicholas of Cusa · The theory of perception by external senses in the Nicholas of Cusa’ writings is the subject of this essay. Specifically, Cusanus’ ideas on the two following points is discussed : 1) the function of the spirits of the arteries in the perception ; 2) the role of species and signs. In this context, the affinities and divergences with respect to the Aristotelianists’ position are highlighted. The sources of Cusanian gnoseology emerges in the context of his antagonism to the thomist ‘passive’ model of knowledge.

La percezione sensibile in Nicola Cusano / A. Fiamma. - In: ACTA PHILOSOPHICA. - ISSN 1121-2179. - 30:1(2021), pp. 121-138. [10.19272/202100701006]

La percezione sensibile in Nicola Cusano

A. Fiamma
2021

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Sense Perception in Nicholas of Cusa · The theory of perception by external senses in the Nicholas of Cusa’ writings is the subject of this essay. Specifically, Cusanus’ ideas on the two following points is discussed : 1) the function of the spirits of the arteries in the perception ; 2) the role of species and signs. In this context, the affinities and divergences with respect to the Aristotelianists’ position are highlighted. The sources of Cusanian gnoseology emerges in the context of his antagonism to the thomist ‘passive’ model of knowledge.
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2021
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