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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 2. Logos
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For Aristotle logos is essentially the ability to talk rationally about questions of value [Roochnik on Aristotle]
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 4. Aims of Reason
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Aristotle is the supreme optimist about the ability of logos to explain nature [Roochnik on Aristotle]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 3. Types of Definition
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A 'constructive' (as opposed to 'analytic') definition creates a new sign [Frege]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition
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Aristotelian definitions aim to give the essential properties of the thing defined [Aristotle, by Quine]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 5. Genus and Differentia
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Aristotelian definition involves first stating the genus, then the differentia of the thing [Aristotle, by Urmson]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 10. Stipulative Definition
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Frege suggested that mathematics should only accept stipulative definitions [Frege, by Gupta]
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2. Reason / E. Argument / 6. Conclusive Proof
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We must be clear about every premise and every law used in a proof [Frege]
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