Aristotle on Dialectic and First Principles

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  • António Pedro Mesquita Universidade de Lisboa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/fsu.2017.181.07

Abstract

Over time, several authors have argued that, for Aristotle, dialectic is a method of discovery or establishment of the principles of science in general. In this article, I will present four arguments against this view and propose a deflationary view of the role of dialectic in this regard. Accord ing to this view, such a role consists only in the defence of common principles against potential eristic attacks.

Keywords: Science, dialectic, first principles, common principles, proper principles.

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Author Biography

António Pedro Mesquita, Universidade de Lisboa

Professor, Departamento de Filosofia

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Published

2017-03-16

How to Cite

MESQUITA, A. P. Aristotle on Dialectic and First Principles. Filosofia Unisinos / Unisinos Journal of Philosophy, São Leopoldo, v. 18, n. 1, p. 57–62, 2017. DOI: 10.4013/fsu.2017.181.07. Disponível em: https://revistas.unisinos.br/index.php/filosofia/article/view/fsu.2017.181.07. Acesso em: 2 jul. 2025.

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2017): January/April

Section

Philosophy South

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