Single Idea 13171

[catalogued under 9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / c. Types of substance]

Full Idea

The nature of substance necessarily requires and essentially involves progress or change, without which it would not have the force to act.

Gist of Idea

Substance must necessarily involve progress and change

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (New system of communication of substances [1695], p.144)

Book Reference

Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Essays', ed/tr. Arlew,R /Garber,D [Hackett 1989], p.144


A Reaction

Bravo. Most metaphysical musings regarding 'substance' seem entirely wrapped up in the problem of pure identity, and forget about the role of objects in activity and change.