Art and Nature in Physics II

Uses and scope of an analogy

Authors

  • Alberto Ross a:1:{s:5:"es_ES";s:24:"Universidad Panamericana";} Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/Claridadescrf.v13i1.10247

Keywords:

Aristotle, Physics, Nature, Art, Teleology, Analogy

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to reconstruct the different uses of the analogy between phúsis and tékhne that Aristotle introduces in Physics II. I will try to show that this comparison is referred to in order to exemplify a thesis, but also for arguing or defending a specific position, i.e. it can appear as a didactic resource, but also as a premise for an argument. This is a sign of a peculiar view about the structure of the reality. For ease of presentation, firstly, I will explain the use of the analogy between phúsis and téchne in the context of the definition about what is nature. Secondly, I will present the use of this comparison in the clarification of the two senses of phúsis. Finally, I will explore the apparition of these terms in the argumentation of Physics II 8. In these passages, Aristotle defends the presence of final causes in nature

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Published

2021-04-30

How to Cite

Ross, A. (2021). Art and Nature in Physics II: Uses and scope of an analogy. Claridades. Revista De filosofía, 13(1), 51–65. https://doi.org/10.24310/Claridadescrf.v13i1.10247