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

Full Idea

The root problem of the theory of Forms is that they posit Forms that are universal and at the same time Forms that are separable and therefore particular.

Gist of Idea

There is a confusion because Forms are said to be universal, but also some Forms are separable and particular

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1086a28)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.424