Single Idea 566

[catalogued under 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 3. Being / g. Particular being]

Full Idea

If there is nothing else besides individuals, how is it possible to have a science of infinity?

Gist of Idea

If nothing exists except individuals, how can there be a science of infinity?

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0999a25)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.67


A Reaction

Presumably it could only be referred to by naming all the individuals, which is impossible. John, Paul, George and Ringo need a unifying concept. Even if no infinity is ever completed…