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Single Idea 595

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined ]

Full Idea

On this account as it stands, it is matter that turns out to be substance [ousia]

Gist of Idea

It is matter that turns out to be substance [ousia]

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1029a10)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.175