Aristotle’s view of philosophical method and the substantive conclusions he reaches by using his methods are of permanent interest. His views display both development and internal tensions; but his main line of argument is both coherent and philosophically challenging. This book explores Aristotle’s philosophical method, and the merits of his conclusions. Since a proper understanding of Aristotle’s method requires emphasis on the systematic character of his philosophy, Terence Irwin examines questions in several different areas of Aristotle’s philosophy – especially metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and ethics – and stresses the connections between doctrines and issues that are often discussed piecemeal.
Aristotle’s First Principles
Aristotle’s view of philosophical method and the substantive conclusions he reaches by using his methods are of permanent interest. His views display both development and internal tensions; but his main line of argument is both coherent and philosophically challenging. This book explores Aristotle’s philosophical method, and the merits of his conclusions. Since a proper understanding of Aristotle’s method requires emphasis on the systematic character of his philosophy, Terence Irwin examines questions in several different areas of Aristotle’s philosophy – especially metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and ethics – and stresses the connections between doctrines and issues that are often discussed piecemeal.