H υπό του Francis Bacon παραδοχή 'Αριστοτελικών όρων
Part of : Πλάτων : περιοδικό της Εταιρείας Ελλήνων Φιλολόγων ; Vol.ΛΒ-ΛΓ, No.63-66, 1980, pages 136-143
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Francis Bacon's Adoption of Aristotelian Terminology
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Francis Bacon retains Aristotelian terms, though he alters their meaning and definition. The main Aristotelian term which he adopts is Primary Philosophy ; he also retains the term Metaphysic, which though not coined by Aristotle himself was used by the commentators of his work to name one of the most important part of his philosophy ; he also takes from Aristotle the names of the causes as well as their number. It must also be noted that Bacon calls the most significant part of the Instaurano Magna No cum Organum ; that is, he makes use of a term which philosophers had used not only to name Aristotle's logical work but also to show its importance. The adoption of the above mentioned terms by Francis Bacon should not be considered as a mere consequence of the fact that they had been used as ordinary terminology. The arguments which Bacon puts forward to justify their adoption testify to the great influence which Aristotle exerted upon him. However, the adoption of these terms does not mean an adoption of thought patterns sanctioned by tradition ; it rather shows admiration and respect for Aristotle. Thus Bacon believes that in adopting Aristotelian terms he becomes Aristotle's successor and keeps way with antiquity, while in transforming their meaning he proves the superiority of his own philosophy to that of Aristotle and does not violate his higher obligations, i. e. his duty to science and proficiency.
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