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11 Ιαν 2006 · If successful, such an investigation results in causal knowledge; that is, knowledge of the relevant or appropriate causes. The emphasis on the concept of cause explains why Aristotle developed a theory of causality which is commonly known as the doctrine of the four causes.
- Episteme and Techne
1. Xenophon. Xenophon’s only sustained discussions of...
- Aristotle's Psychology
The material cause: that from which something is generated...
- Aristotle's Metaphysics
In this sense, Aristotle says, an adviser is the cause of an...
- Episteme and Techne
6 Ιουλ 2023 · Aristotle (384–322 BCE) is a key figure in the history of Western philosophy, with his influence radiating out to a range of other disciplines including biology, politics, and even art. Aristotle’s four causes are central to his metaphysics; his fundamental understanding of reality.
What makes this type of question intelligible in the first place is that we think that the answer can be discovered by empirical means, that is, by orderly observation or experiment, or methods com-pounded of these, namely those of common sense or the natural sciences.
27 Αυγ 2013 · The term ‘philosophy’ was coined in ancient Greece by the philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras. 1 Pythagoras (c. 570-490BCE) needed a term for a certain kind of individual, one who prized truth and knowledge above all things.
The methodology of philosophy is impersonal reason. And the universality of reasons is crucial here. Philosophy cannot be grounded on individualized predilections or personal preferences. Only what can and should be seen to make sense for anyone in the cir-cumstances will carry philosophical weight. Why is it that philosophy pivots on reasoned ...
Causation: The Most Basic Philosophical Questions. The fundamental questions that must be answered by any adequate theory of causation fall into three main groups. First, there are issues concerned with the very idea of causation, with the concept of causation itself.
Current philosophy of action asks what actions are and how they are brought about. Aristotle does not systematically answer these questions, but he says enough to give resources for constructing responses on his behalf.
