Single Idea 17851

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / b. Greek arithmetic]

Full Idea

Number is plurality as measured by unity.

Gist of Idea

Number is plurality measured by unity

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1057a04)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.304

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