Aristotelian

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to Aristotle, his writings, or the philosophical and logical tradition based on them

   The lecture contrasts Aristotelian syllogistic logic with modern mathematical logic.

2. 2
   noun

   a follower or scholar of Aristotle's philosophy

   A strict Aristotelian defended explanation in terms of formal and final causes.

From Aristotle, the name of the ancient Greek philosopher, + -ian. Aristotle is Latin Aristoteles from Ancient Greek Aristoteles, traditionally analyzed from aristos ("best") + telos ("end, purpose").

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