The Four Causes Flashcards
1
Q
what does aristotle mean by goodness?
A
it fulfils its purpose
has nothing to do with morality or ethics
e.g. a good cancer cell is one that consumes the body
2
Q
what does aristotle mean by form and substance?
A
form= the actual thing substance= its reality
3
Q
what are the four causes?
A
material cause
efficient cause
formal cause
final cause
4
Q
material cause
A
what something is made from
e.g. a statue is made from bronze
