Single Idea 1679

[catalogued under 14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration]

Full Idea

Universal demonstrations are objects of thought, particular demonstrations terminate in perception.

Gist of Idea

Universal demonstrations are about thought; particular demonstrations lead to perceptions

Source

Aristotle (Posterior Analytics [c.327 BCE], 86a30)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Posterior Analytics (2nd ed)', ed/tr. Barnes,Jonathan [OUP 1993], p.39

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