What does "aristotelian" mean?
A proponent of the philosophical or logical theories of Aristotle.
Aristotelian
/ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A proponent of the philosophical or logical theories of Aristotle.
- Grammar: aristotelian is listed as adj, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: aristotelean, aristotelean, aristotelian philosopher, aristotelic.
- Useful contrasts: anti Aristotelian, modern, modern logician.
- Usage evidence: According to Galen, the four elements of Aristotelian science—fire, water, air, and earth—comprised the four major humors of the human body: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A proponent of the philosophical or logical theories of Aristotle.
- 2 a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Of, pertaining to, or advocating the philosophical or logical theories of Aristotle. not-comparable
"Having noted that, it should be kept in mind that such scholars (i.e. those who reject that Cusanus is trivialist) should not cite as evidence for denying he was a trivialist the fact that Cusanus was an advocate of Aristotelian logic and the Law of Non-Contradiction. This is because an advocacy of both Aristotelian logic and the law of Non-Contradiction are quite compatible with being a trivialist – the trivialist accepts the truth of all propositions, including the Law of Non-Contradiction and other laws of Aristotelian logic."
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy wordnet
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Example
"According to Galen, the four elements of Aristotelian science—fire, water, air, and earth—comprised the four major humors of the human body: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "aristotelian"?
Common synonyms include: aristotelean, aristotelean, aristotelian philosopher, aristotelic, classical, dialectical.
How do you use "aristotelian" in a sentence?
According to Galen, the four elements of Aristotelian science—fire, water, air, and earth—comprised the four major humors of the human body: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
How do you pronounce "aristotelian"?
Pronounced /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/.
Etymology
From Latin Aristotelī(us) or Aristotelē(us) + -an. By surface analysis, Aristotle + -ian.