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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / a. Parts of objects ]

Full Idea

The contents of the formula which explains a thing are parts of the whole.

Gist of Idea

The contents of an explanatory formula are parts of the whole

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1023a24)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.145


A Reaction

This part of a catalogue of ways in which things can be parts [1023b08-25]. I like this, because it fits my general thesis, that the desire for explanation is the driving force behind our metaphysics.