For human: animal is a proximate genus; growing body is a remote genus; rational is a proximate differentia; sentient is a remote differentia. A genus identifies essential commonality, while a differentia identifies an essential distinction. Proximity specifies the level at which each operates.
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Do not confuse genus with differentia
Proximate and Remote Genus and Differentia
For human: animal is a proximate genus; growing body is a remote genus; rational is a proximate differentia; sentient is a remote differentia. A genus identifies essential commonality, while a differentia identifies an essential distinction. Proximity specifies the level at which each operates.