In search of the Truth. Aristotle in the Footsteps of Plato.
Aristotle's dialectical examination of the thought of his predecessors has been, as is known, the target of harsh criticism that questions his intellectual honesty and the value of his historical-philosophical inquiry. Without intending to delve into the topic of the nature and functions of Ari...
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Aristotle's dialectical examination of the thought of his predecessors has been, as is known, the target of harsh criticism that questions his intellectual honesty and the value of his historical-philosophical inquiry. Without intending to delve into the topic of the nature and functions of Aristotelian dialectics itself, I will address its treatment specifically in the light of Silvana Di Camillo's interpretation, as a tribute to her career. I will argue, in agreement with the author and as a result of my own analysis of the corresponding sources, that Aristotle's investigation of the philosophies of his predecessors and, especially, that of Plato, has as its sole and main purpose 'the search for truth. and the advancement of knowledge' through a dialectical confrontation that leads him to offer alternative responses to the difficulties he encounters, thus building a new explanatory model of reality. To this end, I will analyse Aristotle's criticisms of early thinkers in Metaphysics I 3, those directed at the Platonic theory of Ideas, both in Metaphysics I 9 and in On Ideas and finally, the criticism of the Idea of the Good in Nicomachean Ethics I 6. On this basis, I will show how the Stagirite privileges 'the truth' when, according to him, in honor of it, he must go against his teacher. However, I will remember that it is Plato before Aristotle who emphasizes the primacy of truth over friendship when he says that “a man shouldn’t be honored more than the truth”, for example, in Republic X 595c. Finally, I will conclude that it is with the help of Plato that Aristotle advances his investigation by always keeping the torch of truth lit. |
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I22-R128-article-55542024-12-03T17:34:10Z In search of the Truth. Aristotle in the Footsteps of Plato. En busca de la Verdad. Aristóteles de la mano de Platón Gioia, Flavia Gilda Aristotle Plato Truth Friendship Dialectics Confrontation Aristóteles Platón Verdad Amistad Dialéctica Confrontación Aristotle's dialectical examination of the thought of his predecessors has been, as is known, the target of harsh criticism that questions his intellectual honesty and the value of his historical-philosophical inquiry. Without intending to delve into the topic of the nature and functions of Aristotelian dialectics itself, I will address its treatment specifically in the light of Silvana Di Camillo's interpretation, as a tribute to her career. I will argue, in agreement with the author and as a result of my own analysis of the corresponding sources, that Aristotle's investigation of the philosophies of his predecessors and, especially, that of Plato, has as its sole and main purpose 'the search for truth. and the advancement of knowledge' through a dialectical confrontation that leads him to offer alternative responses to the difficulties he encounters, thus building a new explanatory model of reality. To this end, I will analyse Aristotle's criticisms of early thinkers in Metaphysics I 3, those directed at the Platonic theory of Ideas, both in Metaphysics I 9 and in On Ideas and finally, the criticism of the Idea of the Good in Nicomachean Ethics I 6. On this basis, I will show how the Stagirite privileges 'the truth' when, according to him, in honor of it, he must go against his teacher. However, I will remember that it is Plato before Aristotle who emphasizes the primacy of truth over friendship when he says that “a man shouldn’t be honored more than the truth”, for example, in Republic X 595c. Finally, I will conclude that it is with the help of Plato that Aristotle advances his investigation by always keeping the torch of truth lit. El examen de carácter dialéctico que Aristóteles lleva a cabo del pensamiento de sus predecesores ha sido, como se sabe, blanco de duras críticas que cuestionan su honestidad intelectual y el valor de su indagación histórico-filosófica. Sin pretender ahondar en el tema de la naturaleza y funciones de la dialéctica aristotélica en sí misma, abordaré su tratamiento específicamente a la luz de la interpretación de Silvana Di Camillo, a modo de homenaje a su trayectoria. Sostendré, en acuerdo con la autora y como resultado de un análisis propio de las fuentes correspondientes, que la investigación aristotélica de las filosofías de sus antecesores y, en especial, la de Platón, tiene como única y principal finalidad ‘la búsqueda de la verdad y el avance del conocimiento’ a través de una confrontación dialéctica que lo lleva a ofrecer respuestas alternativas a las dificultades que encuentra, edificando así un nuevo modelo explicativo de la realidad. Con tal fin, analizaré las críticas aristotélicas a los primeros pensadores en Metafísica I 3, las dirigidas a la teoría platónica de las Ideas, tanto en Metafísica I 9 cuanto en Sobre las Ideas y finalmente, la crítica a la Idea del Bien en Ética Nicomaquea I 6. Sobre esta base, pondré de manifiesto cómo el estagirita privilegia ‘la verdad’ cuando, según él, en honor a ella, debe ir contra su maestro. Con todo, recordaré que es Platón antes que Aristóteles quien recalca la primacía de la verdad frente a la amistad al decir en República X 595c, por ejemplo, que “no se debe honrar a un hombre más que a la verdad”. Por último, concluiré que es de la mano de Platón que Aristóteles avanza en su indagación manteniendo siempre encendida la antorcha de la verdad. Facultad de Humanidades UNCo 2023-12-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo evaluado por pares application/pdf text/html https://revele.uncoma.edu.ar/index.php/filosofia/article/view/5554 ark:/s18537960/ikjplnace Páginas de Filosofía; Vol. 24 No. 27 (2023); 169-187 Páginas de Filosofía; Vol. 24 Núm. 27 (2023); 169-187 1853-7960 0327-5108 spa https://revele.uncoma.edu.ar/index.php/filosofia/article/view/5554/62464 https://revele.uncoma.edu.ar/index.php/filosofia/article/view/5554/62522 Derechos de autor 2024 Páginas de Filosofía https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 |