Aristotle's definition of place and of matter

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Drum, Peter. (2011). Aristotle's definition of place and of matter. Open Journal of Philosophy (online version). 1(1), pp. 35 - 36. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojpp.2011.11006
AuthorsDrum, Peter
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.

Keywordsaristotle; place; matter; metaphysics
Year2011
JournalOpen Journal of Philosophy (online version)
Journal citation1 (1), pp. 35 - 36
PublisherScientific Research Publishing, Inc.
ISSN2163-9442
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4236/ojpp.2011.11006
Open accessOpen access
Page range35 - 36
Research GroupSchool of Philosophy
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