Single Idea 11269

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / L. Paradox / 2. Aporiai]

Full Idea

Aporia 8: Do general kinds exist at all, in addition to the sense-perceptible particulars?

Gist of Idea

Aporia 8: Are there general kinds, or merely particulars?

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0999a24-b24) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 3.4

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.86


A Reaction

Aristotle is beginning to confront the whole issue of natural kinds. It seems OK to say that the elements are natural kinds, but things get more difficult when you talk about 'planets' or 'tigers'. Aristotle decides there are natural kinds.