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Single Idea 17253

[filed under theme 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change ]

Full Idea

All mutation consists in motion only

Gist of Idea

Change is nothing but movement

Source

Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.09.06)

Book Ref

Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.73


A Reaction

Another little gem of simplicity from Hobbes, and one with which I am inclined to agree. The value of a variable can 'change', but that may be metaphorical.