Title: Aristotle\u2019s elements and a problem for change
\nSpeaker: Mary Krizan (University of Wisconsin \u2013 La Crosse, Philosophy)<\/p>\n
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
\nTime: 1700-1830<\/p>\n
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Abstract: Aristotle\u2019s theory of material elements, as described in On Generation and Corruption II.1-4, points toward a serious issue for his theory of matter and change: in support of his ontology of things, they must be able to change into one another, but such changes are not readily explicable by the mechanisms of substantial change set out in Physics I.7-9. In this talk, I set out the origins of the apparent inconsistency and show that three common attempts to avoid it are not successful. In turn, I introduce an alternative solution, arguing that in the case of simple bodies, the notions of subject and constituent come apart.<\/p>\n
About the speaker: Mary Krizan is currently an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin \u2013 La Crosse. She works in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, and is especially interested in issues at the intersection of metaphysics and natural philosophy in Aristotle. Her published work has appeared in venues including Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, Journal of the History of Philosophy, and Ancient Philosophy.<\/p>\n
Web: www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Title: Aristotle\u2019s elements and a problem for change Speaker: Mary Krizan (University of Wisconsin \u2013 La Crosse, Philosophy) Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Time: 1700-1830 Join Zoom Meeting To request the event link, please contact to the department. Abstract: Aristotle\u2019s theory of material elements, as described in On Generation and [\u2026] <\/p>\n