Ep. 337: Aristotle on Primary Being (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Aristotle's Concept of Identity and Essence
The chapter delves into Aristotle's concept of identity and essence, discussing the importance of defining entities based on their fundamental nature. It explores the distinctions between predication and identity, and the criteria for considering entities things in an Aristotelian sense. Through a discourse on properties and essences, Aristotle's nuanced stance on definitions and clarity in philosophical discourse is highlighted.
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