Aristotle’s Definition of Place and of Matter ()
Abstract
The accuracy of Aristotle’s definition of place is defended in terms of his form-matter theory. This theory is in turn defended against the objectionable notion that it entails matter is ultimately characterless.
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Drum, P. (2011). Aristotle’s Definition of Place and of Matter.
Open Journal of Philosophy, 1, 35-36. doi:
10.4236/ojpp.2011.11006.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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