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Single Idea 596

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition ]

Full Idea

Only substance admits of definition.

Gist of Idea

Only substance [ousias] admits of definition

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1030b34)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.184