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Prior Analytics

Anc Grk. Ἀναλυτικὰ Πρότερα · 4 век до н.э.
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Interesting Facts

  • «Prior Analytics» is one of Aristotle's key works dedicated to logic and the theory of syllogism.
  • In this book, Aristotle systematically presented the theory of syllogism for the first time, which became the foundation for the further development of logic.
  • Aristotle introduces the concept of deductive reasoning in «Prior Analytics», which became an important element in philosophy and science.
  • The book consists of two parts, in which Aristotle analyzes the structure and forms of syllogistic conclusions.
  • In this work, Aristotle explores various types of syllogisms and their conditions of truth, which had a significant impact on the development of logical thinking in the Western tradition.
  • «Prior Analytics» is part of a larger work by Aristotle known as the «Organon», which includes several works on logic.
Prior Analytics
Date of publication: 20 November 2024
Last updated: 1 July 2025
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Original titleAnc Grk. Ἀναλυτικὰ Πρότερα · 4 век до н.э.
Genre: Philosophy