Questions tagged [matter]

How do philosophers define matter? Maybe we could say that matter is made out of fundamental particles. However, that ignores dark matter and energy. But even if we ignore this, what are fundamental particles? They are entirely defined by their…

Overview of relevant material views. Evidence for existence of this material. Role of the observer.

Aristotle says that the objects of experience are made up of matter which has taken up a form. This can be understood in a fairly unremarkable sense: in a statue of Aphrodite, the matter is marble, and the form is the shape of the goddess. However,…