Lexical entry

ヒュレー

hyuree

Philosophical concept of primordial matter or substance.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

In philosophy, particularly Aristotelianism, it refers to the basic matter or 'stuff' that receives form to become a specific object.

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イデア

A Platonic idea or ideal form.

エイドス

The essence or 'form' of something in Greek philosophy.

アルケー

The beginning or first principle of all things in Ancient Greek philosophy.

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