Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aristotelian
adjective
/ˌær.ɪ.stəˈtiː.li.ən/
Definition
Relating to Aristotle or his philosophy.
Examples
- Her arguments were based on Aristotelian logic, emphasizing the importance of syllogisms.
- The professor taught an Aristotelian view of ethics, focusing on virtue as the mean between extremes.
Meaning
The term refers to concepts, ideas, and principles stemming from the teachings of Aristotle, a prominent Greek philosopher.
Synonyms
- Aristotelian philosophy
- Peripatetic (related to Aristotle’s followers)
