If functional sensitivity to environmental information constitutes the relevant criterion, the animal/non-living boundary cannot do the philosophical work Aristotle's hylomorphic account requires.

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Animal/non-living boundary(what the statement says Aristotle's theory should be able to explain): The dividing line between living creatures (animals) and non-living things (rocks, metal, water). The question is: what makes something count as alive versus dead or never-alive?
Aristotle: Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago and is one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. He studied nearly every subject—from animals and plants to politics and ethics—and developed practical ways of thinking that shaped how people understand the world. His ideas on logic, nature, and how to live a good life are still taught and debated today because he focused on observing the real world rather than just abstract theories.
Criterion (or boundary)(the standard used to distinguish one group of things from another): A rule or standard you use to decide whether something belongs in one category or another. For example, 'being alive' is a criterion that separates animals from rocks.
Do philosophical work(what the statement says Aristotle's theory fails to do)

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