Explanation and method in Eudemian Ethics I.6

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https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_20_8

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Methodology, Explanation, Ethics, Endoxa, Aristotle

Abstract

I discuss the methodological passage in the beginning of Ethica EudemiaI.6 (1216b26-35), which has received attention in connection with Aristotle’s notion of dialectic and his methodology in Ethics. My central focus is not to discuss whether Aristotle is prescribing and using what has been called the method of endoxa. I will focus on how this passage coheres with the remaining parts of the same chapter, which also are advancing methodological remarks. My claim is that the method of Ethica Eudemia I.6 is in agreement with many features of Aristotle’s theory of explanation as presented in the Posterior Analytics: Aristotle’s main concern is a warning against misuses of explanatory arguments.

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2017-05-02

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Angioni, L. (2017). Explanation and method in Eudemian Ethics I.6. Revista Archai, (20), 191. https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_20_8

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No. 20 (2017): Revista Archai nº20 (Maio, 2017)

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