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A quo (Schol.) from which — indicates the principle, starting point, from which something proceeds. To whom (ad quem) or to which (ad quod) indicates the terminus, the end point to which something tends. For whom (cui) indicates for whom something is done. Thus alms giving is done from charity, a quo; it tends to … Continue reading “A quo”

A priori (Kant) A term applied to all judgments and principles whose validity is independent of all impressions of sense. Whatever is pure a priori is unmixed with anything empirical. In Kant’s doctrine, all the necessary conditions of experience (i.e., forms and categories) are a priori. Whatever is a priori must possess universal and necessary … Continue reading “A priori”

A posteriori (Lat. following after) (a) In psychology and epistemologyrefers to the data of the mind which owe their origin to the outside world of human experience. Such data are acquired by the mind and do not belong to the mind’s native equipment (a priori). (b) In logica posteriori reasoning (as opposed to a priori … Continue reading “A posteriori”

A parte post A phrase the literal meaning of which is, from the part after, referring to duration subsequent to a given event. — J.J.R. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

A parte ante A phrase the literal meaning of which is, from the part before, referring to duration previous to a given event. — J.J.R. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

A. N. A. N. I. S. A. P. T. A (ananisapta) are the initial letters of the following words: Antidoton Nazareni Auferat Necen Intoxationes, Sanctificet Alimenta Pocula Trinitas Alma. This acrostic word is an amulet, which, according to the superstitions of former times, was said to do good service, especially against toothache. It had to … Continue reading “A. N. A. N. I. S. A. P. T. A”

A-minadab (), a Graecized form (Mat 1:4) of the name of AMMINADAB SEE AMMINADAB (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

A Kempis, Thomas Profile Author of the Imitation of Christ. A Canon Regular, his principal occupation was copying works of piety, particularly the Bible. Born 1380 at Kempen, Germany Died 1471 at Mount Saint Agnee, Zwolle, Switzerland of natural causes Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

A fortiori A phrase signifying all the more; applied to something which must be admitted for a still stronger reason. — J.J.R. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

A Becket, Thomas SEE BECKET, THOMAS A. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature