Universals and Particulars in Scientific Knowledge
- Knowledge of universals is crucial because it helps understand particulars
- Universals are grasped through induction, while particulars are understood in their relation to these general truths
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Aristotle's Posterior Analytics explores how knowledge is acquired through demonstration, built on pre-existing knowledge, and grounded in first principles. It emphasizes the role of syllogism in scientific reasoning and the distinction between induction and deduction. This work is foundational for understanding the structure and process of obtaining true knowledge
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