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aristotelian

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/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.