Hylomorphism is a philosophical doctrine developed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which conceives every physical entity or being (ousia) as a compound of matter (potency) and …

Hylomorphism, (from Greek hylē, “matter”; morphē, “form”), in philosophy, metaphysical view according to which every natural body consists of two intrinsic principles, one potential, …

Feb 8, 2016 · Aristotle famously contends that every physical object is a compound of matter and form. This doctrine has been dubbed “hylomorphism”, a portmanteau of the Greek words for …

Dec 4, 2023 · Hylomorphism (from the Greek words ‘hyle’ meaning ‘matter’ and ‘morphe’ meaning ‘form’) is the theory according to which material objects, things like tables, chairs, rocks, trees, …

Hylomorphism (Greek υλο- hylo-, "wood, matter" -morphism, Greek -μορφη, morph, "form") is the metaphysical concept that all natural bodies consist of two principles, form and matter. The …

This Element introduces Aristotle's doctrine of hylomorphism, which provides an account of substances in terms of their 'matter' and 'form', adapting and applying it to the interface …

Jul 7, 2024 · Hylomorphism is a research programme in metaphysics and philosophy of nature that has been undergoing a revival in recent years. The core ideas of the programme were …

Hylomorphism is a philosophical theory that explains the nature of substance, proposing that all material objects are composed of two fundamental principles: matter (hyle) and form (morphe).

Nov 22, 2017 · Aristotle’s hylomorphism is, roughly speaking, the idea that objects are compounds consisting of matter and form. For example, a statue is a compound of its …

May 27, 2025 · Hylomorphism, a philosophical theory that posits reality consists of matter (hyle) and form (morphe), has its roots deeply embedded in Ancient Greek philosophy.