Object
Object
in the language of metaphysics, is that of which any thinking being or subject can become cognizant. This subject itself, however, is capable of transmutation into an object, for one may think about his thinking faculty. To constitute a metaphysical object, actual existence is not necessary; it is enough that it is conceived by the subject. Nevertheless, it is customary to employ the term objective as synonymous with real, so that a thing is said to be objectively considered when regarded in itself, and according to its nature and properties, and to be subjectively considered when it is presented in its relation to us, or as it shapes itself in our apprehension. Skepticism denies the possibility of objective knowledge; i.e. it denies that we can ever become certain that our cognition of an object corresponds with the actual nature of that object. The verbal antithesis of objective and subjective representation is also largely employed in the fine arts; but even here, though the terms may be convenient, the difference expressed by them is only one of degree, and not of kind.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Object
ob-jekt: Now used only in the sense to make opposition, but formerly in a variety of meanings derived from the literal sense to throw against. So with the meaning to charge with in The Wisdom of Solomon 2:12, the King James Version He objecteth to our infamy the transgressing of our education (the Revised Version (British and American) layeth to our charge sins against our discipline), or to make charges against in Act 24:19, the King James Version who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me (the Revised Version (British and American) and to make accusation).
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Object
(Lat. objectus, pp. of objicere, to throw over against) In the widest sense, object is that towards which consciousness is directed, whether cognitively or conatively The cognitive or epistemological object of mind is anything perceived, imagined, conceived or thought about. See Eptstemological Object. The conative object is anything desired, avoided or willed. — L.W.