Aristotle’s Conception of Wisdom, its Characteristics and the Connection of Causes and Principles with Wisdom and Science according to Aristotle (Metaphysics, A.1-2)


Δημοσιευμένα: Mar 25, 2020
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Aristotle; Metaphysics; Wisdom (Sophia); First Causes; Epistemology; Wonder (Thaumazein); Science (Episteme); Hierarchy of Knowledge
Anastasia Theodoulou
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This article examines Aristotle's foundational definitions of knowledge, science, and wisdom as presented in the opening chapters of his Metaphysics. In the context of the modern "knowledge society," the author explores the Aristotelian distinction between mere information, experience (empeiria), and true wisdom (sophia). The study traces the cognitive hierarchy from sensory perception to memory, and finally to the understanding of universal principles and "first causes". Aristotle identifies the wise person as one who knows the "why" (dioti) rather than just the "that" (oti), possessing a type of knowledge that is sought for its own sake rather than for utility. The article further discusses the role of "wonder" (thaumazein) as the catalyst for philosophical inquiry and the ultimate goal of transitioning from ignorance to the contemplative grasp of the divine and the necessary.

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