Single Idea 16678

[catalogued under 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object]

Full Idea

If magnitude were removed from matter by divine power, it would still have parts distinct from one another, but they would not be positioned either outside one another or inside one another, because position would be removed.

Gist of Idea

Without magnitude a thing would retain its parts, but they would have no location

Source

Jean Buridan (Questions on Aristotle's Physics [1346], I.8 f. 11va), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 14.4

Book Reference

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.295


A Reaction

This shows why Quantity is such an important category for scholastic philosopher.