Single Idea 1700

[catalogued under 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change]

Full Idea

There are six kinds of change: generation, destruction, increase, diminution, alteration, change of place. A change in our affections would be an example of alteration.

Gist of Idea

There are six kinds of change: generation, destruction, increase, diminution, alteration, change of place

Source

Aristotle (Categories [c.331 BCE], 15a13)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.41


A Reaction

You've got to love someone who is willing to attempt assertions of this kind. These all strike me as correct, and I can't think of any others.