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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 4. Formal Logic / B. Propositional Logic PL / 2. Tools of Propositional Logic / e. Axioms of PL ]

Full Idea

Axioms are more general, and the principles of all things. If this does not belong to the philosopher, who else will have the job of considering truth and falsity in their case?

Clarification

'Axioms' are the initial assumptions

Gist of Idea

Axioms are the underlying principles of everything, and who but the philosopher can assess their truth?

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0997a09)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.62