Single Idea 14496

[catalogued under 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal]

Full Idea

The notion of structure or form, far from being a mysterious and causally inert invention of philosophers, lies at the very center of many scientific and other rigorous endeavours, such as mathematics, logic, linguistics, chemistry and music.

Gist of Idea

Structure or form are right at the centre of modern rigorous modes of enquiry

Source

Kathrin Koslicki (The Structure of Objects [2008], Intro)

Book Reference

Koslicki,Kathrin: 'The Structure of Objects' [OUP 2008], p.6


A Reaction

This echoes my own belief exactly, and places Aristotle at the centre of the modern stage. Her list of subjects is intriguing, and will need a bit of thought.