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Ep. 338: Aristotle on Potential vs. Actual and the Unmoved Mover (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Aristotle's Concept of Change and Persistence

The chapter delves into Aristotle's analysis of change and persistence, examining how entities maintain identity during transformations. It discusses the relationship between stability and dynamism, highlighting the essence as the substratum persisting through change. Aristotle's concept of being at work is explored, emphasizing the transition from potentiality to actuality and the significance of understanding primary being.

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