Aristotelian
[,æristɔ'tiljən]
Definition
(noun.) a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism.
(adj.) of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy; 'Aristotelean logic' .
Editor: Natasha--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher (384-322 b. c.).
(n.) A follower of Aristotle; a Peripatetic. See Peripatetic.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Peripatetic.
n. Follower of Aristotle, peripatetic philosopher.
Typist: Wolfgang
Definition
adj. relating to Aristotle or to his philosophy.
Typist: Millie
Examples
- If the Aristotelian conception represented just Aristotle's personal view, it would be a more or less interesting historical curiosity. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- They represented the Aristotelian, the Hellenic, and Macedonian element. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It was through the commentaries of Averro?s that Aristotelian science became known in Europe du ring the Middle Ages. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- At the same time he shared Bacon's distrust of the Aristotelian logic and maintained that ordinary dial ectic is valueless for those who desire to investigate the truth of things. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- This generalization concerning the nature of sound was probably not original, however; it may have been suggested to Vitruvius by one of the Aristotelian writings. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
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