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Single Idea 1699

[catalogued under 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 4. Ontological Dependence]

Full Idea

That from which the implication of existence does not hold reciprocally is thought to be prior.

Clarification

'Prior' usually means 'has to come first in a sequence of reasoning'

Gist of Idea

A thing is prior to another if it implies its existence

Source

Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE], 14a32)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.39


A Reaction

shadows and objects