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Co`na´tus

n.

1.

A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort.

What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or to the sheep its fleece?

- Paley.

conatus

a vital force in plants or animals, similar to human effort. See also plants.

See also: Animals

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For the state, the self-preserving conatus, provides the "universal hermeneutic key.

The Responsible Body: A Eucharistic Community by WHELAN, MATTHEW / Cross Currents

The philosopher Baruch Spinoza held that common to all entities, from chunks of matter to chief executives, was conatus, an inherent drive to maintain their integrity.

Piling on the prez by Lomasky, Loren / Reason

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