THE DERIVATION OF QUALITIES FROM AFFECTION IS OF NO IMPORTANCE.
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Plotinus and Guthrie, Kenneth Sylvan
What does it matter that certain qualities are derived from an affection, and that others are not derived therefrom? The origin of qualities contributes nothing to their distinction or difference. If certain qualities be derived from an affection, and if others do not derive therefrom, how could they be classified as one kind? If it be said that some imply "experiencing" while others imply "action," they can both be called qualities merely by similarity of appellation (homonymy).