Ep. 336: Aristotle on Being and Non-Contradiction (Part One)

Subscribe to get parts 1 and 2 of this now, ad-free, plus tons of bonus content. On Aristotle's Metaphysics, book 4 (aka Gamma) (ca. 340 BCE). What does studying "being" entail? It involves claiming that all beings are distinct individuals, as opposed to, for instance, an undifferentiated flux. They're thus subject to the law of non-contradiction, which Aristotle defends against objectors. Sponsor: Get 50% off delicious, ready-to-eat meals at FactorMeals.com/pel50 (code pel50). The post Ep. 336: Aristotle on Being and Non-Contradiction (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.