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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Nature | Professor Brian Carl

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Matter, Form, and Substantial Change

This chapter explores the concepts of matter, form, and substantial change according to Aristotle and St. Thomas. It delves into the interaction between matter and form in the transformation of substances and introduces the concept of prime matter as the underlying subject of physical change. The controversy surrounding St. Thomas' claim of the unicity of substantial form is also addressed.

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