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[from 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' by Vassilis Politis, in 2. Reason / D. Definition / 1. Definitions ]

Full Idea

Aristotle praises the Pythagoreans for being the first to offer definitions.

Gist of Idea

The Pythagoreans were the first to offer definitions

Source

report of Vassilis Politis (Aristotle and the Metaphysics [2004]) by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 2.4

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.62


A Reaction

This sounds like a hugely important step in the development of Greek philosophy which is hardly ever mentioned.