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HoP 299 - Robert Pasnau on Substance in Scholasticism

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Substance and Substantial Form in Scholasticism

This chapter explores the concept of substances and substantial form in scholastic philosophy, focusing on the debates and disagreements surrounding their composition. It discusses how substantial form gives unity and organization to matter, making it a substance over time. The chapter also touches on the blurry boundaries between different forms and the challenges of distinguishing essential properties from accidental properties.

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