Single Idea 10963

[catalogued under 9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 4. Essence as Definition]

Full Idea

Aristotle believes that the essence of a thing is those per se features of it that are mentioned in a definition.

Gist of Idea

A thing's essence is what is mentioned in its definition

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1030a02) by Hugh Lawson-Tancred - Introductions to 'Metaphysics' p.177

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.177


A Reaction

Compare Idea 11291.

Related Idea

Idea 11291 A thing's essence is its intrinsic nature [Aristotle]