“Since we think we understand when we know the explanation, and there are four types of explanation (one, what it is to be a thing; one, that if certain things hold it is necessary that this does; another, what initiated the change; and fourth, the aim), all these are proved through the middle term.”
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The Complete Works of Aristotle: The Revised Oxford Translation, One-Volume Digital Edition
The Complete Works of Aristotle: The Revised Oxford Translation, One-Volume Digital Edition is a scholarly compilation of the extensive writings of Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers in Western thought. This edition features translations of his works, which span a wide range of philosophical disciplines, including metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and political theory. The digital format allows for convenient access to these foundational texts, which have shaped the development of Western philosophy. more
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