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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 1. Mathematics ]

Full Idea

We should not see mathematical exactitude in all things, but only for things that do not have matter.

Gist of Idea

Mathematical precision is only possible in immaterial things

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0995a14)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.48