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On the Proposition, the combinations of terms in
which one term is affirmed or denied of another. It also in-
cludes the simple relation of immediate inference.
The Prior Analytics, on the syllogism in general from
the point of view of its formal structure.
The Posterior Analytics, on the particular kind of
syllogisms which is a demonstration or scientific proof based
on true and primary premises, which state the cause of the
conclusion.
The Topics, on dialectical reasoning, that is, argu-
ment based on generally accepted rather than scientific
premises.
The Sophistical Refutations, which treat of fallacious
arguments, how they are composed, the deficiencies of the
matter and the form of argumentation and how we can
refute and avoid fallacious reasoning.
The Metaphysics, a collection of lectures given at
different times concerning reality insofar forth as it is real,
the basic principles of reality and the Prime Reality, God.
Works on Natural Philosophy:
a. The Physics, containing 8 books about nature and
motion in general; the last book deals with the Primal
Mover.
b. On the Heavens, explains the motion of body and
local motion.
c. On Generation and Corruption, considers the motion
towards the acquisition of form, the first mobiles, the ele-
ments, and their general transmutations.
d. On Meteorology, considers the special transmutations
of the elements and the explanations of thunder, lightning,
meteors, comets, the rainbow, etc.
e. On Minerals, deals with inanimate, mixed mobile
things.
f. On the Soul, treats of animated things in general and

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Publication Information: Book Title: Aristotle Dictionary. Contributors: Thomas P. Kiernan - editor. Publisher: Philosophical Library. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1962. Page Number: 9.
    
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