Single Idea 11297

[catalogued under 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 3. Being / f. Primary being]

Full Idea

On any interpretation, Aristotle argues that primary being with regard to each thing is both the essence of that thing and the ultimate subject of predication with regard to that thing.

Gist of Idea

Primary being is both the essence, and the subject of predication

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], ousia) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 7.5

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.228


A Reaction

This is Politis's prelude to an account of conflicting interpretations over whether 'ousia' has one or two meanings for Aristotle.