Single Idea 11287

[catalogued under 9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 4. Essence as Definition]

Full Idea

For Aristotle, the essence of a thing is what is stated in the definition of that thing.

Gist of Idea

Essence is what is stated in the definition

Source

report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], defs) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 7.5

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.207

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