Aristotle’s Solution for Parmenides’ Inconclusive Argument in Physics I.3
Aristotle’s Solution for Parmenides’ Inconclusive Argument in Physics I.3
Author(s): LUCAS ANGIONISubject(s): Philosophy of Science
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Aristotle; sophistical argument; Parmenides; predication; being;
Summary/Abstract: I discuss the argument which Aristotle ascribes to Parmenides at Physics 186a23–32. I examine (i) the reasons why Aristotle considers it to be eristic and inconclusive and (ii) the solution (lusis) that he proposes against it.
Journal: Peitho. Examina Antiqua
- Issue Year: 12/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 41-68
- Page Count: 28
- Language: English
