extensity
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This catholic spirit of friendliness is delightful and attractive in many ways, but it has its drawbacks; it is not possible perhaps to have both extensity and intensity of emotion.
From The Vagabond in Literature by Rickett, Arthur
Moreover, Shakespeare's knowledge was not only thus universal in being a knowledge of general groups and laws, but also in respect of its extensity.
From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton
Hence is derived the coloured presentation of Vision to which the character of extensity attaches.
From Essays Towards a Theory of Knowledge by Philip, Alexander
Within the extensity that 'extreme' contains is contained the 'extreme' of intensity.
From The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy by James, William
He is well aware of the results of "the breach between quality and quantity," between true duration and pure extensity.
From Bergson and His Philosophy by Gunn, John Alexander