
Ep. 336: Aristotle on Being and Non-Contradiction (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Aristotle's Exploration of Being and Non-Contradiction
The chapter delves into Aristotle's concepts of being qua being, determinacy, and the principle of non-contradiction. It discusses the challenges of defining being, the relationship between static being and change, and the importance of essence in understanding entities. The conversation also touches on natural kinds, essences, and the role of God in explaining causality according to Aristotle's philosophy.
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