Single Idea 3320

[catalogued under 14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation]

Full Idea

The standard Aristotelian doctrine of species and genus in the theory of anything whatever involves specifying what the thing is in terms of something more general.

Gist of Idea

Aristotle's standard analysis of species and genus involves specifying things in terms of something more general

Source

report of Aristotle (works [c.330 BCE]) by José A. Benardete - Metaphysics: the logical approach Ch.10

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.62