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Aristotle’s teachings on logic and reasoning
If fourteen-year old students received a solid introduction to Aristotle’s logic, it would change their lives; it could help them stay away from trouble, prevent […]
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The failed crusade against Aristotle’s philosophy of logic
The philosophical innovations brought forth by Aristotle (384-322 BC) are momentous, truly revolutionary, specially in the field of logic. His identification of a precise method […]
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Cultural impact of Aristotle’s philosophy of logic
The cultural impact of Aristotle’s philosophy of logic begins with Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), who undertook to couple Christian theology to Aristotelian philosophy. The combination is […]
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Accuracy in Aristotle’s philosophy of logic
It is not an exaggeration to say that Aristotle (384-322 BC) made modern civilization possible. He invented formal logic at a time where most of […]
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Aristotle’s philosophy of logic
When Aristotle was born in 384 BC, logic was in its infancy and indistinguishable from rhetoric; the ancient Greeks viewed rhetoric as useful because it […]
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Happiness and Aristotle’s views on the nature of reality and existence
I’m always amused when people talk about philosophy with disdain, arguing that “it is a waste of time because it lacks any practical application.” This […]
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The role of causality in Aristotle’s views on the nature of reality and existence
As soon as Aristotle passed away in 322 BC, the enormous importance of his contributions got lost for most people. Only a superficial knowledge of […]
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Aristotle’s key insight on the nature of reality and existence
The books “Metaphysics” and “Nicomachean Ethics” were written or dictated by Aristotle around 330 BC. They condense his insight on the nature of reality and […]
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Aristotle’s views on the nature of reality and existence
The enormous achievements of Aristotle come to light when you compare his ideas with those of other thinkers. Especially during the decade that he devoted […]
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The three principles in Aristotle’s philosophy of mind and consciousness
Twenty-five centuries ago, Aristotle delineated a philosophy of mind and consciousness that has never been surpassed. His principles, outlined in his books “Categories,” “Metaphysics,” and […]
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