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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 10. Modality / B. Possibility / 4. Potentiality ]

Full Idea

It is from the actuality that the potentiality is recognised.

Gist of Idea

We recognise potentiality from actuality

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1051a29)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.279


A Reaction

I presume it is from this simple fact that Sider and others draw the mistaken inference that there are no potentialities in the actual world.