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Single Idea 546

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 6. Knowing How ]

Full Idea

The skilled know the cause, whereas the experienced do not.

Clarification

'Skill' is the Greek word 'techné'

Gist of Idea

It takes skill to know causes, not experience

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0981a29)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.5