Single Idea 16718

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / c. Primary qualities]

Full Idea

The primary qualities of tangible things are the cause of all the other sensible qualities.

Gist of Idea

Primary qualities are the cause of all the other sensible qualities

Source

Albertus Magnus (On 'Generation and Corruption' [1261], II.1.1), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 21.2

Book Reference

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.462


A Reaction

This makes the primary qualities sound suspiciously like the essence.