Single Idea 16579

[catalogued under 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 7. Substratum]

Full Idea

The substratum thesis says …perhaps there is a different subject for different kinds of changes, and perhaps what endures through one kind of change will be corrupted by another.

Gist of Idea

There may be different types of substrate, or temporary substrates

Source

Robert Pasnau (Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 [2011], 02.5)

Book Reference

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.29


Related Idea

Idea 16580 A substrate may be 'prime matter', which endures through every change [Pasnau]