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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

A single science, that of the philosopher, also covers the axioms of mathematics.

Clarification

'Axioms' are the initial assumptions

Gist of Idea

The axioms of mathematics are part of philosophy

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1005a15)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.86