Single Idea 1525

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism]

Full Idea

Democritus and Leucippus say that there are only three differences - in shape, arrangement and position.

Gist of Idea

Atomists say there are only three differences - in shape, arrangement and position

Source

report of Democritus (fragments/reports [c.431 BCE], A006) by Aristotle - Metaphysics 0985b15

Book Reference

'The First Philosophers', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 2000], p.172

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