Q.E.D.
Prop. [XII] The mental images of things are more
easily associated with the referred
to things which we clearly and
distinctly understand, than with others.
Proof.- (12:1) Things, which we clearly and distinctly understand, are
either the common properties of things or deductions therefrom (see
definition of Reason, II:[xl] Note ii.), and are consequently (by [xi] )
more often aroused in us. (2) Wherefore it may more readily happen, that
we should contemplate other things in conjunction with these than in
conjunction with something else, and consequently (II:[xviii] ) that the
images of the said things should be more often associated with the images
of these than with the images of something else. Q.E.D.
Prop. [XIII] A mental image is more often vivid,
in proportion as it is associated
with a greater number of other images.
Proof.- (13:1) In proportion as an image is associated with a greater
number of other images, so (II:[xviii] ) are there more causes whereby
it can be aroused. Q.E.D.
Prop. [XIV] The mind can bring it about, that all
bodily modifications or images of things
may be referred to the idea of God.
Proof.- (14:1) There is no modification of the body, whereof the mind
may not form some clear and distinct conception ([iv] ); wherefore it
can bring it about, that they should all be referred to the idea of God
(I:[xv] ).
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