Analysis of two escape routes from the Aristotelian critique of Platonic Forms
Keywords:
Separation, Forms, Metaphysics, RealismAbstract
This work explores two escape routes from the criticism that Aristotle makes of the Platonic Forms, specifically of separation. The separation of Forms or Ideas is one of the most problematic characteristics, if not the most, to accept the viability of the Theory of Forms. The two possible responses, based on recent interpretations of this criticism, seem promising, however, there are strong objections that make it difficult to believe that they are decisive.
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