Categories

Structure and Organization

Aristotle's «Categories» consists of several parts, each dedicated to different aspects of classifying and analyzing entities. At the beginning of the book, Aristotle introduces the main concepts and terms that will be used throughout. He then proceeds to discuss the ten categories, which include: substance, quantity, quality, relation, place, time, position, state, action, and passion. Each category is examined in detail, with examples and explanations. Aristotle also discusses the differences between univocal and equivocal terms, as well as between entities that exist independently and those that exist in others. The conclusion of the book summarizes the significance and application of categories in philosophy and logic.