LessonsThe Five Predicables: Genus, Species and Hierarchy of GeneraQuiz

Zayd and Amr are distinct persons. Their age, habits and physical appearance may vary.

Nevertheless, they agree in the specific human nature. Thus human is a universal predicated of numerous individuals sharing one species-essence.

Human is species for Zayd and Amr; animal is genus for human and horse, because these have different specific essences.

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Why human is a species

The Five Predicables: Genus, Species and Hierarchy of Genera

Zayd and Amr are distinct persons. Their age, habits and physical appearance may vary.

Nevertheless, they agree in the specific human nature. Thus human is a universal predicated of numerous individuals sharing one species-essence.

Human is species for Zayd and Amr; animal is genus for human and horse, because these have different specific essences.