According to your lecture on Writing about Theatre, in Aristotle's philosophical system 'That out of which something comes into being' is called __________.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about Aristotle's philosophical system, specifically relating to the concept of causation and which type of cause refers to the process of something coming into being. The options provided are different types of causes in Aristotle's theory.
Answer
Material Cause
The correct choice is Material Cause.
Answer for screen readers
The correct choice is Material Cause.
More Information
Aristotle's Material Cause refers to the substance or matter out of which something is made, highlighting his focus on understanding the origins and essence of objects.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Material Cause with Efficient Cause, which involves the agent or process that brings something into being.
Sources
- Four causes - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Aristotle on Causality - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - plato.stanford.edu
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