Answer With Explanation: Aristotle's theory of the causes was a necessary extension of his philosophy because: A. Things change and therefore could not be explained merely in terms of form and matter. B. He was seeking the "why" or reason for the change he sees in the world. C. There are more than one way to describe the change Aristotle saw in the world. In other words, there were more than one cause to each sort of change or transformation. D. All of the above E. None of the above
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This is because he was trying to explain the world around him and the changes he observed. Option A suggests that things change and therefore could not be explained merely in terms of form and matter. This is true. Aristotle's four causes go beyond just form and Show more…
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