Peripateticism (Noun)
Meaning
(philosophy) the philosophy of Aristotle that deals with logic and metaphysics and ethics and poetics and politics and natural science; "Aristotelianism profoundly influenced Western thought".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Peripateticism emphasizes the concept of causality and potentiality in understanding the natural world and human behavior.
- The peripateticism of Aristotle has had a profound impact on Western philosophy, shaping the way we think about ethics, politics, and science.
- Through his peripateticism, Aristotle sought to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the world, from the smallest particles to the most complex systems.
- Peripateticism is characterized by its emphasis on observation, experience, and reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
- The peripateticism of Aristotle's followers, known as the Peripatetics, continued to evolve and influence Western thought long after his death.