Aristotle on division -- The four types of definition -- Definitions and Aitia -- Definition and its object in the Metaphysics -- Stating the essence in the Topics
Summary
Examining Aristotle's discussions of definition in his logical works and the Metaphysics, this work argues for the importance of definitions of simple substances, drawing the connection between definitions as first principles of demonstration and as statements of essence
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-217) and indexes
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