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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / a. Units ]

Full Idea

The unit is stipulated to be indivisible in every respect.

Gist of Idea

The unit is stipulated to be indivisible

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1052b35)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.288