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What is nous?

What is nous? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (philosophy) The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
  2. In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.
  3. Common sense; practical intelligence.
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Fishermen rely on their nous and their knowledge, two things that will be useless in a time of change.
However, it was the power of nous, or mind, that not only created the world but also was the driving force in its day to day processes.
Sorcery is a tiny facet of magic, whose final goal is the realisation of nous and the unification of heaven and earth.
Whatever way you set out your side, however, Celtic have the options, power and nous to undo any game plan.
Her political nous and plain-speaking made her an instant hit on the political circuit, particularly with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
A kicking beat, guitars deftly playing off each other, and a bass line that was pure nous.

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