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
-9-
Questia, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning. www.questia.com
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.
Add a Shared Note
Shared Notes are comments made by Questia users on books,
book pages, or articles that inform other users and enhance
the Questia research community.
This feature allows you to create and manage separate folders for your different research projects. To view markups for a different project, make that project your current project.
This feature allows you to save a link to the publication you are reading or view all the publications you have put on your bookshelf.
This feature allows you to save a link to the page you are reading, which you can later return to from Projects.
This feature allows you to highlight words or phrases on the publication page you are reading.
This feature allows you to save a note you write on the publication page you are reading.
This feature allows you to create a citation to the page you are reading that you can paste into your paper. Highlight a passage to include that passage as a quotation.
This feature allows you to save a reference to a publication you are reading for your bibliography or generate a bibliography you can paste into your paper.
This feature allows you to print the page you are reading,
including your notes or highlights (IE users must have "print background colors and image" setting selected.)
This feature allows you to look up words in encyclopedia.
Questia's powerful research tools allow you to highlight, take notes, bookmark and even create instant citations and bibliographies. To use these features and save hours of work, you must create a Questia account.
Need a Questia account? Sign up for a FREE trial now. Save time, stress and hassle, and get better grades with trusted, online research.