Single Idea 1702

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / g. Growing block]

Full Idea

To say that everything that is, is of necessity, when it is, is not the same as saying unconditionally that it is of necessity.

Gist of Idea

Things may be necessary once they occur, but not be unconditionally necessary

Source

Aristotle (On Interpretation [c.330 BCE], 19a25)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.53

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