Philosophers' Interest in Hyle
Abstract
The depth of philosophers' attention to hyle becomes manifest through an analysis of the evolution of phenomena in physical discussions. In demonstrating the existence of matter and hyle, philosophers have resorted to the argument of potency and act as the most solid evidence in this regard. This argument states that there is something in bodies upon which the forms and appearances are mapped. This issue has never been denied by any philosopher; however, there are differences of ideas as to its referents.