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[from 'works' by Plato, in 9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 2. Types of Essence ]

Full Idea

Plato argues that only universals have essence.

Gist of Idea

Only universals have essence

Source

report of Plato (works [c.375 BCE]) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 1.4

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.16