Single Idea 1740

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature]

Full Idea

Nature does nothing in vain.

Clarification

'Nature' is the Greek word 'physis'

Gist of Idea

Nature does nothing in vain

Source

Aristotle (De Anima [c.329 BCE], 434a31)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'De Anima (On the Soul)', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,H.C. [Penguin 1986], p.218

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