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Single Idea 583

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 4. Foundationalism / e. Pro-foundations ]

Full Idea

Who defines the healthy man, or who is awake or asleep? This is a pursuit of foundations, but this is seeking an account where there isn't one. The starting point of a proof is not a proof.

Gist of Idea

The starting point of a proof is not a proof

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1011a10)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.104


A Reaction

a comment on Descartes