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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 2. Reason / B. Laws of Thought / 3. Non-Contradiction ]

Full Idea

The Principle of Noncontradiction is for Aristotle the ultimate regulator of predication. In order for any predication to be significant it must refer to something definite and stable.

Gist of Idea

For Aristotle predication is regulated by Non-Contradiction, because underlying stability is essential

Source

comment on Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1011b13) by David Roochnik - The Tragedy of Reason p.152

Book Reference

Roochnik,David: 'The Tragedy of Reason: the Platonic logos' [Routledge 1990], p.152