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Hylomorphism, the understanding of objects in terms of their matter and their form, was introduced by Aristotle and has been a major influence on Western philosophy to this day. Sixteen specially written essays explore hylomorphism in the thought of Hellenistic, Roman, Arabic, medieval, and early modern philosophers.

Hylémorphisme. --- Hylomorphism. --- Hylomorphism --- History. --- Hylémorphisme.

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What is the place of the concept of life in philosophy of nature and metaphysics? How does this concept give structure to our thinking about nature and to nature itself? In this first monographic treatment of Fortunio Liceti, these questions are addressed. Central to this project is the inquiry into the explanatory capability of hylomorphism, which is examined in the form of Liceti’s philosophy. The study highlights the work of Liceti, whose philosophy, despite his influence on the development of atomism and his acquaintance with Galileo Galilei, has largely been neglected.

Hylomorphism. --- Life. --- Philosophy, Italian --- Hylémorphisme. --- Philosophie italienne --- Liceti, Fortunio, --- History. --- Medieval History. --- Philosophy.

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Matter and form have been fundamental principles in natural science since Greek Antiquity and their apparent rejection during the seventeenth century typically has been described as a precursor to the emergence of modern science. This volume reconsiders the fate of these principles and the complex history of their reception. By analyzing work being done in physics, chemistry, theology, physiology, psychology, and metaphysics, and by considering questions about change, identity, and causation, the contributors show precisely how matter and form entered into early modern science and philosophy. The result is our best picture to date of the diverse reception of matter and form among the innovators of the early modern period.

Hylomorphism. --- Science --- Hylémorphisme --- Sciences --- Philosophy. --- Philosophie --- Hylémorphisme --- Normal science --- Philosophy of science --- Form and matter --- Hylemorphism --- Matter and form --- Unity of form (Philosophy) --- Matter --- Metaphysics --- Peripatetics --- Substance (Philosophy)