Single Idea 14264

[catalogued under 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 6. Constitution of an Object]

Full Idea

There is a question of whether there is a viable conception of constitution of the sort Aristotle supposes, one which is uniformly applicable to physical and non-physical objects alike, and which is capable of hierarchical application.

Gist of Idea

Is there a plausible Aristotelian notion of constitution, applicable to both physical and non-physical?

Source

Kit Fine (Aristotle on Matter [1992], 1)

Book Reference

-: 'Mind' [-], p.37


A Reaction

This is part of an explication of Aristotle's 'matter' [hule], which might be better translated as 'ingredients', which would fit non-physical things quite well.