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Aristotle's First Principles.

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Classical Philosophy and Thought Medieval Philosophy and Theology Medieval and Classical Philosophy

Abstract

I. The emergence of the problem: The problem of first principles Inquiry and dialectic Constructive dialectic Puzzles and substance The formal cause Conditions for science Puzzles about science II. Solutions to the problem: The universal science The science of being Substance and essence Essence and form Form and substance III. Applications of the solution: The soul as substance Soul and mind Action The good of rational agents The virtues of rational agents The good of others The state Justice The consequences of virtue and vice Reconsiderations Notes

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