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Single Idea 16739

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 9. Qualities]

Full Idea

In Categories 8 there are four species of qualities: States and conditions, Natural capacities and incapacities, Affective qualities or affections, and Shape and external form.

Gist of Idea

Four species of quality: states, capacities, affects, and forms

Source

report of Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE], Ch.8) by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 23.5

Book Reference

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.537