Hylomorphism

Translation of "hylomorphism" into Russian

Noun

hylomorphism

hylomorphisms pl

гиломорфизм

Hylomorphism is a philosophical theory developed by Aristotle.

Гиломорфизм — это философская теория, разработанная Аристотелем.

Noun

A philosophical theory developed by Aristotle, which conceives being (substance) as a compound of matter and form.

In Aristotle's hylomorphism, the soul is considered the form of the body, giving it life and purpose.

In computer science and category theory, a recursive programming pattern that results from composing an anamorphism with a catamorphism.

The function was elegantly expressed as a hylomorphism that first built and then folded the data structure.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of hylomorphism.

The hylomorphism view of substance has gained renewed interest in contemporary metaphysics.