单词 | case divinity |
释义 | > as lemmascase divinity case divinity n. now historical = casuistry n. 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > moral philosophy > [noun] > casuistry or elements of case of conscience1502 case divinity1600 1600 W. Perkins tr. T. de Bèze Of Conscience (ed. 2) ii, in Golden Chaine (new ed.) 854 Popish bookes of practicall or Case-diuinitie, in which the common manner is, to binde conscience where God looseth it, and to loose where he binds. 1675 Let. of Relig. to Protestant-dissenters 11 You know a little skill in Case-Divinity will help these young people to some ease. 1992 New Scientist 11 Jan. 42/1 Sometimes called ‘case morality’ or ‘case divinity’, casuistry was driven by a need for practical action in situations of moral uncertainty. < as lemmas |
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