[B-Greek] Aquinas' Second Argument

Albert Pietersma albert.pietersma at sympatico.ca
Sun Oct 24 21:21:22 EDT 2010


On Oct 24, 2010, at 4:23 PM, Michael Baber wrote:

> The Latin text states, "Prima autem et manifestior via
> est, quae sumitur ex parte motus." It is translated into
> English as, "But the first and apparent (obvious) way
> is that taken from _____ motion."
>
> How would one translate the Latin word parte in this
> context while maintaining the most literal translation
> possible (without sacrificing style)?
Since "motus" is a fourth declension noun and "ex" takes the ablative,  
"motus" should here no doubt be read as a genitive. Also, to be noted  
is that "manifestior" is comparative degree. Thus a 'most literal  
translation' would run: "But the first and more obvious way is, that  
which is taken from the part of motion."
Albert
>
> Thank you,
> Mike
>
>
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