Such a distinction is recognized by our inability to form a clear and distinct idea of the substance if we exclude from it the attribute in question, or, alternatively, by our inability to perceive clearly the idea of one of the two attributes if we separate it from the other" (Principles, I, 63, CSM, I p. 214 AT 30).
Even before he had much of an audience, he had a distinct idea of the audience he wanted.
None of our country's four slain Presidents were victims of any distinct idea of opposition or hope of gain; they were sacrificed, rather, to the blind tides of criminality and insanity that make civilization precarious.
The Standard's chances of success are high: Murdoch appears ready to invest many millions of dollars; it has talent, an obvious niche, exquisite timing, and a distinct idea of itself.
Without such knowledge, we simply suffer our emotions, but understanding them has a transformative effect: "An emotion which is a passion, ceases to be a passion, as soon as we form a clear and distinct idea of it".
To Knott, I was "Chiasson-the-Assassin," and though we never met, I got the distinct idea that doing so would be a delight: far easier, I thought, than meeting most people who say nice things about you online.
"Geoengineering" actually refers to two distinct ideas about how to cool the planet.
Since "I think, I am" cannot be doubted, all clear and distinct ideas must be true.
Clear and distinct ideas, excellent in themselves, do not seem to feed the youthful imagination.
In fact, Krugman has been conflating two distinct ideas as if both were components of "progressive" thinking.
To believe otherwise is to be seduced by a fantasy rational man with clear and distinct ideas.
