Single Idea 11242

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 5. Aims of Philosophy / c. Philosophy as generalisation]

Full Idea

Wisdom is knowledge having to do with certain principles [archas] and causes [aitias].

Gist of Idea

Wisdom is knowledge of principles and causes

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 0982a02)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.6

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