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Single Idea 16163

[catalogued under 9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / a. Intrinsic unification]

Full Idea

In 'Metaphysics' Z it seems that it is the form that provides the object with its identity.

Gist of Idea

Aristotle says that the form is what makes an entity what it is

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], Z) by Michael Frede - Aristotle's Conception of Metaphysics

Book Reference

Frede,Michael: 'Essays in Ancient Philosophy' [University of Minnesota 1987], p.89


A Reaction

See Aristotle on 'Hylomorphism' for what this means. By form he means a combination of structure, dispositions and controlling principles.