Full Idea
If we account for the stability of a piece of brass by reference to the substantial form of brass, then it is mysterious how it can be melted and yet remain brass.
Gist of Idea
If the substantial form of brass implies its stability, how can it melt and remain brass?
Source
Peter Alexander (Ideas, Qualities and Corpuscles [1985], 02.3)
Book Reference
Alexander,Peter: 'Ideas, Qualities and Corpuscles' [CUP 1985], p.57
A Reaction
[Alexander is discussing Boyle]