Simon's distinction between 'with qualitative change' and 'without qualitative change' presupposes a settled account of qualitative change that Aristotle himself never stabilizes across the Categories and Physics.

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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.
Presupposes(as describing what Plantinga's argument takes for granted): Assumes something to be true without proving it—like how an argument might presuppose that logic works, without first arguing that logic is valid.
Simon(as the philosopher whose distinction is being analyzed): Herbert Simon was a 20th-century philosopher and cognitive scientist who studied how people make decisions and understand the world; he's being referenced here for his ideas about change and qualities.
Stabilizes(as describing the lack of consistency in Aristotle's account)

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