Aristotle Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Aristotle - “All men desire…
A
to know.”
2
Q
Aristotle rejected…
A
Forms
3
Q
What 4 Causes did Aristotle use to say what things exist as they do?
A
Material
Formal - its structure
Efficient - purpose
Final - function, teleological, why it exists as it does.
4
Q
According to Aristotle, what is the basis of knowledge?
A
The physical world and experiences.
5
Q
Is Aristotle empirical?
A
Yes
6
Q
Who is the Prime Mover and what does he do?
A
God. He turns things from potentialities into actualities, as everything is always in a state of change. (See Aquinas’ 1st Way)
7
Q
What are the characteristics of the Prime Mover?
A
Necessary Pure actuality Final cause 'Complete reality' Doesn't think, as that would mean changing i.e becoming more perfect(?) Creator Leader Doesn't interact
8
Q
What are the problems of Aristotle’s Causes and Prime Mover?
A
No clear link between PM and world.
Need to believe for PM to work.
Is there a Final Cause of the universe?
