conatus (Q248966)
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innate inclination of a thing to continue to exist and enhance itself
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | conatus |
innate inclination of a thing to continue to exist and enhance itself |
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2.4 Passion and Action / Our affects ... This conatus, a kind of existential inertia, constitutes the “essence” of any being. “Each thing, as far as it can by its own power, strives to persevere in its being.” (English)