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[from 'Categories' by Aristotle, in 26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity ]

Full Idea

It is not possible for fire to be cold or snow black.

Gist of Idea

It is not possible for fire to be cold or snow black

Source

Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE], 12b01)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.35