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Form-Matter Composition | Prof. Jeffrey Brower

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Exploring Aquinas's Hylomorphism and its Concepts

The chapter delves into Aquinas's hylomorphism, explaining the concepts of matter, form, and compound. It draws parallels between Aquinas's notions and contemporary metaphysical ideas, discussing the relations of inherence and composition in hylomorphic compounds. Additionally, it explores how Aquinas applies hylomorphism even to the spiritual realm and discusses the exception of God to the doctrine due to divine simplicity.

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