Full Idea
Aristotle denigrates the whole category of relations, but modern logical absolutists single out self-relation (in the mode of identity) as metaphysically privileged.
Gist of Idea
Aristotle denigrates the category of relation, but for modern absolutists self-relation is basic
Source
comment on Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE]) by José A. Benardete - Metaphysics: the logical approach Ch.8
Book Reference
Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.51
A Reaction
I think this refers to Plantinga and Merrihew Adams, who make identity-with-itself the basic component of individual existences.