Analysis and Science in Aristotle

This book begins with a brief survey of ancient geometrical analysis and an investigation of Aristotle's uses of the Greek term, analuein. Byrne argues that 'to loose up' or solve-rather than to reduce or break up--is the principal meaning which best characterizes Aristotle's Analytics. Extending this line of reasoning, he argues that for Aristotle scientific analysis commonly begins with knowledge of a 'mere fact' (a conclusion) and seeks a rigorous demonstration which expresses knowledge of the 'reasoned fact.' Moreover, genuine analysis of a fact into a reasoned fact cannot be accomplished unless the premises of demonstrations are themselves reasoned facts.

About the author

Patrick H. Byrne is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Boston College. He is the author of Analysis and Science in Aristotle, also published by SUNY Press.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick H Byrne, Patrick H. Byrne
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.1997
• EAN: 9780791433225
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-3322-5
• No. of pages: 303
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 227 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 440 g
• Series: Suny Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day