Single Idea 13214

[catalogued under 9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 10. Beginning of an Object]

Full Idea

The substratum [hupokeimenon?] is the material cause of the continuous occurrence of coming-to-be, because it is such as to change from contrary to contrary.

Gist of Idea

The substratum changing to a contrary is the material cause of coming-to-be

Source

Aristotle (Coming-to-be and Passing-away (Gen/Corr) [c.335 BCE], 319a19)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'The Basic Works of Aristotle', ed/tr. McKeon,Richard [Modern Library Classics 2001], p.483


A Reaction

Presumably Aristotle will also be seeking the 'formal' cause as well as the 'material' cause (not to mention the 'efficient' and 'final' causes).