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Is prime matter energy?Australasian Journal of Philosophy 101 (3): 534-550. 2023.This paper tests the following hypothesis: that the prime matter of classical Aristotelian-Scholastic metaphysics is numerically identical to energy. Is P=E? After outlining the classical Aristotelian concept of prime matter, I provide the master argument for it based on the phenomenon of substantial change. I then outline what we know about energy as a scientific concept, including its role and application in some key fields. Next, I consider the arguments in favour of prime matter being identi…Read more
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Wayne County Community College District
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Metaphysics and Epistemology |
Philosophy of Action |
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Aristotle |
Plato |
Thomas Aquinas |
Anselm |