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Ideas for 'Metaphysics', 'The Coherence Theory of Truth' and 'Ethics of the Concern for Self as Freedom'

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2. Reason / F. Fallacies / 2. Infinite Regress

574	Not everything can be proven, because that would lead to an infinite regress [Aristotle]
	Full Idea: It must be true, quite generally, that not everything can be proven, on pain of an infinite regress.
	From: Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1006a09)
	A reaction: Compare Idea 1672, where the possibility of a circular set of mutual proofs is considered. Aristotle seems committed to the present idea.