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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature ]

Full Idea

A basic principle of things has to explain why some things are destructible and others are not.

Gist of Idea

Why are some things destructible and others not?

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1075b15)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.387