Single Idea 17843

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / b. Greek arithmetic]

Full Idea

One is the principle of number qua number.

Gist of Idea

The idea of 'one' is the foundation of number

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1052b21)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.287

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