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Full Idea
The distinction between reason and passion is based on an archaic 'faculty' psychology of the human soul.
Gist of Idea
Distinguishing reason from passion is based on an archaic 'faculty' theory
Source
Robert C. Solomon (The Passions [1976], Intro.2)
Book Ref
Solomon,Robert C.: 'The Passions (1993 ed)' [Hackett 1993], p.11
A Reaction
I like faculties, for philosophical purposes, as explanatory tools to account for our metaphysical and conceptual framework, but this point is well made. The danger is that we impose sharp divisions, where reality is more complex.