Ideas from 'On Aristotle's Metaphysics Book 2' by Alexander [200], by Theme Structure

[found in 'On Aristotle Metaphysics 2 and 3' by Alexander of Aphrodisias (ed/tr Dooley,W/Madigan,A) [Duckworth 1992,0-7156-2373-7]].

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
How can things without weight compose weight?
                        Full Idea: How could weight come about out of things composed of what is without weight?
                        From: Alexander (On Aristotle's Metaphysics Book 2 [c.200], p.36.21-27)
                        A reaction: This is obviously why Epicurus added weight to the features of atoms. Alexander seems unaware of this move.