Philosophy

Aristotle is the father of empiricism, Plato of a form of rationalism called idealism. Aristotle’s empiricism finds its fruit in the…

Here is a list of possible exam questions for H573/1 Plato section of the specification, using the guidance in the specification…

‘Episteme comes from reason, not doxa.’ Discuss (34/40 Grade A) This essay title wouldn’t appear int his form in the exam,…

Aristotle differed from Plato in his belief that knowledge can only be ascertained ‘a posteriori’ (from experience). This informed his distinction…

The Nature Of Stuff According To Aristotle Aristotle’s description of the four causes is relatively easy to understand but there are…

On Aristotle’s Metaphysics 12 • Cathal Woods Source: Ancient Philosophy Handouts by Cathal Woods Readings: Metaphysics 12.6-10 Introduction There are serious difficulties in…

Beginning a Community of Enquiry The community of enquiry is an excellent way to get your students to think about engaging…

A PowerPoint explaining Aristotle’s Four Causes. Aristotles Four Causes from Philosophical Investigations

Here is a detailed PowerPoint by Andrew Capone of St John Fisher School comparing Plato and Aristotle. Plato And Aristotle from…

Four Causes House One of the most important parts of Aristotle’s philosophy is how he describes the move from potentiality (ideas)…

Below is a table explaining the differences between Plato and Aristotle’s views on Metaphysics, Epistemology and more.

Summary Of 
Aristotle’s
 Universal 
And 
Causes: 384
BC‐322
BC. Source: Professor Paul Shockley 1. Aristotle’s 
Theory 
of 
Universals: Universals
 are
 simply
 properties,
 relations,
 and
…

Aristotle Metaphysics Book 12 (section 1069 – 1073) Source: Perseus Summary Book 12 is usually considered the culmination of Aristotle’s work…