Analysis and science in Aristotle / Patrick H. Byrne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byrne, Patrick H. (Patrick Hugh), 1947-

Series:

SUNY series in ancient Greek philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aristotle. Prior analytics.

Aristotle.

Aristotle. Posterior analytics.

Analysis (Philosophy).

Science, Ancient.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Concept of analysis.

Physical Description:

xxi, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [1997]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Errata slip inserted.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-283) and indexes.

ISBN:

0791433218

0791433226

OCLC:

36017024