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Substance: The Foundation to Aristotle’s Metaphysics.

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DOI: 10.18535/sshj.v8i03.975· Pages: 34737-34747· Vol. 8, No. 03, (2024)· Published: March 29, 2024
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Abstract

This article explores an inquiry into substance as the foundation of Aristotle’s metaphysics. An analysis of the statue of matter is look at and also the nature of form. It uses elements like: intrinsic animator of nature, the fundamental recruiter, the fundamental character and the pincher of nature that explains the essence of things in light of matter and form. These elements bring the interaction between matter and form and posit that it is centered on the laws of nature. The main argument is that substance is foundational to Aristotle’s metaphysics. The possible solutions to the plaque affecting the society are considered. 

Keywords

SubstanceAristotle’s MetaphysicsHylemorphismThe Intrinsic Animator of NatureFundamental RecruiterFundamental CharacterThe Pincher of Nature

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Tabifor Pride Asongwe
PhD Candidate Faculty of Arts the University of Bamenda.
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Prof. Valentine Banfegha Ngalim
Associate Professor Chair of Philosophy, Higher Teacher’s Training College-Bambili The University of Bamenda.
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Dr. Nelson Shang
Lecturer Higher Teacher’s Training College- Bambili The University of Bamenda.
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