Stoic Physics, in the premises, is a natural Philosophy in terms whereof an attempt is made to understand and describe the natural processes of divine reason or logos which are at work in the Universe.
[Stoicism a beginners guide to the history philosophy of stoicism]
What does "in the premises" mean? I think it means "in what has been said before". Is it correct?
I also don't understand the use of "in terms whereof". Could you explain this to me!
Thanks!
XVI What does "in the premises" mean? I think it means "in what has been said before". Right.
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XVIWhat does "in the premises" mean? I think it means "in what has been said before".
Right. One of the definitions of "premises" in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is "matters previously stated".
XVI"in terms whereof"
~ in terms of which
In other words, Stoic Physics tries to understand and describe the natu