Ideas from 'Aristotle on Matter' by Kit Fine [1992], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Mind' (ed/tr -) [- ,]].

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2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition

12302

Definitions formed an abstract hierarchy for Aristotle, as sets do for us

2. Reason / D. Definition / 5. Genus and Differentia

14266

Aristotle sees hierarchies in definitions using genus and differentia (as we see them in sets)

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 1. Grounding / c. Grounding and explanation

14268

Maybe bottom-up grounding shows constitution, and top-down grounding shows essence

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 6. Constitution of an Object

14267

There is no distinctive idea of constitution, because you can't say constitution begins and ends

14264

Is there a plausible Aristotelian notion of constitution, applicable to both physical and non-physical?

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter

14265

The components of abstract definitions could play the same role as matter for physical objects