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What does it mean?
Substances do not die but change form while moving through space. We and all matter are immutably set in the universe.
In plain terms
Nothing truly dies. Things just change appearance as they move.
What can you take from it?
Matter changes form but does not die.

Where it applies

  • metaphysical discussion
  • natural philosophy

Putting it to work

  • view death as transformation
  • study substance conservation

Questions to consider

  • Is death just change of form?
  • What persists through change?

Another view

It equates change of aspect with lack of death, which may not align with biological reality.

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