Topics

Interesting Facts

• «Topics» is one of Aristotle's most important works on logic and rhetoric, where he explores methods of argumentation and discussion.
• In this book, Aristotle introduces the concept of «topos», which refers to commonplaces or patterns of argumentation used to construct convincing arguments.
• «Topics» consists of eight books, each dedicated to different aspects of argumentation and methods of finding arguments.
• Aristotle in «Topics» identifies various types of questions and discusses how they can be used to achieve truth or persuasion in a debate.
• The book served as the foundation for medieval scholastic logic and had a significant impact on the development of rhetoric and dialectics in Western philosophy.
• In «Topics», Aristotle examines ways of refuting arguments and offers methods for identifying errors in an opponent's reasoning.