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[from 'Categories' by Aristotle, in 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change ]

Full Idea

There are six kinds of change: generation, destruction, increase, diminution, alteration, change of place. A change in our affections would be an example of alteration.

Gist of Idea

There are six kinds of change: generation, destruction, increase, diminution, alteration, change of place

Source

Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE], 15a13)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.41