“It must be understood that prime matter, and form as well, is neither generated nor corrupted, because every generation is from something to something. Now that from which generation proceeds is matter, and that to which it proceeds is form. So that, if matter or form were generated, there would be a matter for matter and a form for form, endlessly. Whence, there is generation only of the composite, properly speaking.”
Quote by Thomas Aquinas
Work
Aquinas on matter and form and the elements: a translation and interpretation of the De principiis naturae and the De mixtione elementorum of St. Thomas Aquinas
The book includes a translation of St. Thomas Aquinas' 'De principiis naturae' and 'De mixtione elementorum', providing an in-depth analysis of Aquinas' philosophical views on the nature of matter, form, and the elements. It aims to clarify and interpret Aquinas' complex ideas for contemporary readers. more
Author
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, born on January 28, 1225 and died on March 7, 1274, was a renowned theologian, philosopher, and priest. He is considered one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages and his works have had a profound impact on philosophy and theology. more
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