Voluntary Wilful, proceeding from the will. It is requisite that the thing be an effect of the will consequent upon actual knowledge, either formal or virtual, in the rational agent. It is not quite the same as free; for a free act supposes self- determination proceeding from an agent capable, at the time, of determining … Continue reading “Voluntary”
Voluntarism
Voluntarism Voluntarism (Lat. voluntas, will) in the modern metaphysical sense is a theory which explains the universe as emanating ultimately from some form of will. In a broader psychological sense, the term is applied to any theory which gives prominence to will (in opposition to intellect). In this latter sense, but not in the former, … Continue reading “Voluntarism”
Volumunus and Volunmna
Volumunus and Volunmna in Roman mythology, were male or female deities who caused good desires. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Volumna
Volumna in ancient Italian mythology, was a goddess of the Etrurians, whose temple, situated between Ameria, Volsinii, and Falerii, near the Tiber, was the principal gathering-place for that people. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Voluminousness
Voluminousness (Lat. volumen, volume) The vague, relatively undifferentiated spatiality characterizing sensations of every sense. See W. James, The Principles of Psychology, Vol II, p. 134 ff. See Extensity. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Volume
Volume (, Psa 40:7, a roll, as elsewhere rendered; , Heb 10:7, a chapter). See Book. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Volume volum: This word (from Latin volvere, roll), twice used in the King James Version (Psa 40:7 (Hebrew meghillah); Heb 10:7), is better in English as roll in the Revised Version … Continue reading “Volume”
Volterra, Francesco di
Volterra, Francesco di an Italian architect of the 16th century, was originally a carver in wood, but devoted himself to architecture, and, among other edifices, erected the Church of San Giacomo degli Incurabili at Rome, the Lancillotti Palace, and the nave of tile Church della Scala. This last is stately in appearance, but has many … Continue reading “Volterra, Francesco di”
Volterra, Daniele da
Volterra, Daniele da (RICCIARELLI). Italian painter, b. at Volterra, 1509; d. in Rome, 1566. Ricciarelli was called Volterra from the place of his birth. As a boy, he entered the studios of Bazzi (Il Sodoma) and of Baldassare Peruzzi at Siena, but he was not well received and left for Rome, where he found his … Continue reading “Volterra, Daniele da”
Volterra
Volterra (VOLTARRANENSIS). Diocese in Tuscany. The city stands on a rocky mountain 1770 feet above the sea level, between the rivers Bra and Cecina, and is surrounded by strong walls. The cathedral, consecrated by Callistus II in 1120, was enlarged by Andrea Pisano in 1254, and again in 1576. The high altar is adorned with … Continue reading “Volterra”
Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de
Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de (1694-1778) French dramatist and historian. He was one of the leading Encyclopaedists. He preached a natural religion of the deist variety. Though characterized as an atheist because of his fervent antagonism to the bigotry he found in the organized religions, he nevertheless believed in a righteous God. He was opposed … Continue reading “Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de”