Hylomorphism: what’s not to like?

Heil, J.

Abstract

The paper comprises an attempt on the part of the author to understand what hylomorphism is, both in its original Aristotelian guise, and in recent work by philosophers who defend what they call hylomorphism. Two species or strands of hylomorphism are identified and discussed. Universals, essences, and substantial and accidental forms make cameo appearances, and the implications of an Aristotelian ontology of stuffs are explored.

Citation

Heil, J. (2021). Hylomorphism: what’s not to like?. Synthese, 198(Suppl 11), 2657–2670. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-018-1792-x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 20, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Apr 26, 2018
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Deposit Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Journal: Synthese
• Print ISSN: 0039-7857
• Electronic ISSN: 1573-0964
• Publisher: Springer
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 198
• Issue: Suppl 11
• Pages: 2657–2670
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-018-1792-x
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1295787