Three universals now become useful. Species designates a complete species essence; genus is an essential feature shared by species; differentia distinguishes one species essentially.
“What is a human?”—the full definition uses genus and differentia.
“What are humans and cows?”—a common genus can answer.
The next lesson will examine near and remote genera in greater detail.
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Connecting mā huwa to the five universals
Mā Huwa: Asking What a Thing Is
Three universals now become useful. Species designates a complete species essence; genus is an essential feature shared by species; differentia distinguishes one species essentially.
“What is a human?”—the full definition uses genus and differentia.
“What are humans and cows?”—a common genus can answer.
The next lesson will examine near and remote genera in greater detail.