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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism ]

Full Idea

Aristotle's earlier 'Categories' theory of substance, and his later 'Metaphysics' theory, are radically different. The first is realistic, and the second nominalistic.

Gist of Idea

Aristotle moved from realism to nominalism about substances

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], ousia) by Michael Frede - Title, Unity, Authenticity of the 'Categories' V

Book Reference

Frede,Michael: 'Essays in Ancient Philosophy' [University of Minnesota 1987], p.26


A Reaction

Frede claims that 'Categories' is clearly earlier. It is certainly profoundly different from 'Metaphysics'.