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Single Idea 10962

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 7. Substratum ]

Full Idea

A subject which has no properties of its own at all is called by Aristotle 'ultimate matter', and it is hotly disputed whether Aristotle acknowledges that such matter exists.

Gist of Idea

It is unclear whether Aristotle believes in a propertyless subject, his 'ultimate matter'

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1029a) by Hugh Lawson-Tancred - Introductions to 'Metaphysics' p.174

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.174