aristotelian
1 of 2adjective/ˌærɪstəˈtiːliən/
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related to the philosophical or scientific principles, methods, or teachings associated with the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle
- The Aristotelian approach to ethics emphasizes the cultivation of virtuous character.
- His argument followed an Aristotelian logic, employing syllogistic reasoning.
- She studied Aristotelian metaphysics in her philosophy course.
- In physics, Aristotelian principles were foundational until the Scientific Revolution.
- The Aristotelian notion of teleology suggests that everything has a purpose or goal.
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