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Single Idea 615

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

Full Idea

The enquiries of the pre-Socratic philosophers were really into the principles, elements and causes of substance.

Gist of Idea

The Pre-Socratics were studying the principles, elements and causes of substance

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1069a20)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.356