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

Full Idea

What is a principle of change or process is said to be a 'potentiality' [dunamis], whether in something else or in the thing itself qua something else.

Clarification

'qua' means 'as'

Gist of Idea

A 'potentiality' is a principle of change or process in a thing

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1019a18)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.131