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Single Idea 11270

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

Full Idea

Aporia 9: Are principles one in kind, or one in number?

Gist of Idea

Aporia 9: Is there one principle, or one kind of principle?

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0999b24-1000a04) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 3.4

Book Reference

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


A Reaction

A key aporia, which can be answered in both directions. In what respects are the essences of two different human beings identical? It is a key question for any essentialist.