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posted by Samuel D. Conti (SDC) @ 3:54 PM
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Entelechy
entelechy Philos. (ɛnˈtɛləkɪ) [ad. Gr. ἐντελέχεια, f. ἐν + τέλει, dat. of τέλ-ος perfection + ἔχ-ειν to have.] 1.1 In Aristotle's use: The realization or complete expression of some function; the condition in which a potentiality has become an actuality. 2.2 In various applied senses (apparently due to misconceptions of Aristotle's meaning): a.2.a That which gives perfection to anything; the informing spirit. b.2.b The soul itself, as opposed to the body. From -- OED
Sunday, October 21, 2007
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- Name: Samuel D. Conti (SDC)
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Wonderful wife, Shirley, of more than 59 years; three children and four grandchildren; perennial chair of High School reunion committee, plenty of international travel; professional writing and plenty of avocational scribblings; great dogs and plenty of cats in residence in our St. Bee Kitty Rescue Society; member of New Jersey, New Hampshire, and United States Supreme Court Bars.
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