Single Idea 1669

[catalogued under 14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations]

Full Idea

Something always holds better because of that because of which it holds - e.g. that because of which we love something is better loved.

Gist of Idea

The foundation or source is stronger than the thing it causes

Source

Aristotle (Posterior Analytics [c.327 BCE], 72a30)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Posterior Analytics (2nd ed)', ed/tr. Barnes,Jonathan [OUP 1993], p.4

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