Ideas from 'On 'Generation and Corruption'' by Albert of Saxony [1356], by Theme Structure

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements
Elements are found last in dismantling bodies, and first in generating them
                        Full Idea: On one possible description, an element is what is found last when bodies are taken apart, and what is found first when bodies are generated.
                        From: Albert of Saxony (On 'Generation and Corruption' [1356], II.3), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 2.1