Decoding Reality : An insight From Aristotle’s “Categories”
Aristotle’s Categories: An Ontological Infographic Decoding Reality An interactive journey through Aristotle’s Categories, the foundational framework for understanding the nature of being and existence itself. The Foundation of Being Everything starts with Substance. It is the most fundamental reality—the independent entity upon which all other characteristics depend. It answers the question, “What is it?” 🏛️ 1. Substance (ousia) Ontological Interpretation: The primary being that exists independently, not needing anything else to be what it is. It’s the foundational subject for all other categories. Example: A specific human being or a particular tree. Their existence is primary; their height, color, or location are secondary attributes that depend on them. The Attributes of Being Once a substance exists, it can be described and understood through nine other…