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Aristotle’s Definition of Place and of Matter
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Open Journal of Philosophy·Volume 01 (2011)·Pages 35–36·Published 17 August 2011·DOI10.4236/ojpp.2011.11006
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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.
KeywordsAristotlePlaceMatterMetaphysics
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