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[from 'Physics' by Aristotle, in 19. Language / C. Assigning Meanings / 3. Predicates ]

Full Idea

The categories of predication are substance, quality, place, relation, quantity and action or affection.

Gist of Idea

Predicates are substance, quality, place, relation, quantity and action or affection

Source

Aristotle (Physics [c.337 BCE], 225b06)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Physics', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1996], p.121


A Reaction

A note says this omits time from the 'familiar list' of eight predicates.