Aristotelianism is a philosophical tradition inspired by Aristotle that is characterized by deductive logic and analytic induction. It covers natural philosophy, metaphysics, and the treatment of social sciences under a system of natural law. Aristotle wrote on many topics including physics, biology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, politics, and government. He divided science into theoretical, practical, and productive branches and used logic systematically, believing that deduction from correct premises leads to correct conclusions.
2. Aristotelianism
is a philosophical tradition inspired by the work of
Aristotle, usually characterized by deductive logic and
an analytic inductive method in the study of natural
philosophy and metaphysics. It covers the treatment of
the social sciences under a system of natural law. It
answers why-questions by a scheme of four causes,
including purpose or teleology, and emphasizes virtue
ethics. Aristotle and his school wrote tractates on
physics, biology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics,
poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics,
economics, politics, and government.
4. What are the 3 principle of
Aristotle
Ethos
Logos
Phatos
5. Logic
Aristotle was the first philosopher to use logic
systematically.
Generally, deduction, according to Aristotle, a
is a valid or acceptable argument.
Deductive logic is an excellent form of
reasoning, because its consequences don’t
need proof.
If your premises are correct, your result has to
be correct.
6. Studies
Main areas of study were philosophy,
physics,and biological sciences, not
mathematics.
Not primarily a Mathematician and did not
make any new discoveries in mathematics.
8. Theoretical Sciences
Theoretical science seeks knowledge for own
sakes.
Metaphysics, mathematics, physics.
He discussed this following topics in his
Physics:
Motion, Time, Place, Thought about Infinite
universe, etc…
9. Practical Sciences
Practical sciences concerns conduct and
goodness in action, both individual and
societal.
Politics, ethics is under this branch.
10. Productive Sciences
Productive science aims at the creation of
beautiful or useful objects.
Ship-building, agriculture, medicine and
music, theatre and dance, etc…