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Theories of Prime Matter
In Metaphysical Themes 1274–1671. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 35-52 (2011)
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This chapter considers the different theories of prime matter that run through these four centuries, from theories that treat matter as pure potentiality to theories that treat matter as actualized corpuscles.Author's Profile
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