The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 337: Aristotle on Primary Being (Part Two)

Mar 18, 2024
Exploring Aristotle's concept of essence and identity, contrasting with Plato. How essences are received from previous things. Essence as the instantiated form with material for thinghood. Aristotle's views on potency, actuality, and unity in organisms and inanimate objects.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring Aristotle's Concept of Identity and Essence
02:08 • 19min
3
Exploring Identity and Essence in Aristotle's Philosophy with a Sponsor Acknowledgment
21:36 • 3min
4
Exploring Essence and Token Forms in Distinguishing Entities
24:19 • 4min
5
Exploring Aristotle's Concept of Essence and Form
28:37 • 12min
6
Exploration of Aristotle's Concepts on Potency, Actuality, and Unity
40:56 • 5min