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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 Notions of Potentiality and Actuality: The Dynamic Process Philosophy

Exploring Aristotle's notion of 'being at work', the chapter delves into the contrast between potency and actuality, emphasizing the individuality defined by actions and processes. It compares Aristotle's dynamic process philosophy with Plato's static forms, focusing on the concept of motion and change.

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