vegetative soul

in the thought of Aristotle, the type of soul possessed by plants. The vegetative soul has the capacity for growth and reproduction but does not have the capacity to receive and react to sense impressions or the capacity for rational thought. Compare rational soul; sensitive soul.

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May 8th 2024

morals

pl. n. the ethical values or principles that people use to guide their behavior. See also moral; morality.