Logical Studies

Hintikka on Aristotle’s Methodology; A Critical examination

Document Type : Translation & Critic

Authors

Gholam Reza Zakiani 1
Mohammad Amin Baradaran Nikou 2

1 Assistant Professor of Philosophy Department, Allameh Tabataii University

2 M.A. in Philosophy-Logic, Allameh Tabatabaii University, Tehran

Abstract
What Aristotle codified in Organon is not only the science of logic, but also the logic of science or methodology. Until now, Aristotle’s interpreters have agreed that the Theory of Demonstration and Syllogistic method have central role in the Aristotelian methodology, and the other parts of his logic, like Dialectic, are in shadow. But some contemporary thinkers such as Jaakko Hintikka show that in the Aristotle's methodology, the role of Dialectic is as crucial as the theory of syllogism. Hintikka, in the light of well-balanced look to the parts of Aristotle's logical system, shows the consistency and the harmony between the Organon’s method and Aristotle metaphysical problems, and also the prevailing methodology of his time. Furthermore, Hintikka demonstrates that this methodology is a result of Aristotle's theory of Cognitive Psychology.


 
 
 
 

Keywords

Keywords: Aristotle's methodology
Dialectic
Demonstration
Endoxa
Episteme
Yakko Hintikka
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Logical Studies
Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 8
September 2013
Pages 65-93

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