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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 6. Platonic Forms / b. Partaking ]

Full Idea

If you accept the theory of Forms, you must allow that there is also another more powerful principle. Only thus can you answer the question why something has come to participate, or is participating.

Gist of Idea

If you accept Forms, you must accept the more powerful principle of 'participating' in them

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1075b18)

Book Reference

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