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On Sophistical Refutations by Aristotle [PDF]

“On Sophistical Refutations” is a classical work by Aristotle that exposes fallacies and sophistries with brilliant clarity.

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Information On Sophistical Refutations

  • Author: Aristotle.
  • Publication Date: 355 B.C. (approximately).
  • Main Characters:
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  • Brief Summary: “On Sophistical Refutations” is a philosophical work written by Aristotle in which he examines and refutes the arguments and fallacies used by the sophists, who were masters of rhetoric and argumentation in ancient Greece.
  • Thematic Analysis: “On Sophistical Refutations” addresses logic and rhetoric, focusing on dismantling the sophisms and logical errors used by sophists to persuade and deceive their interlocutors. Aristotle presents methods to distinguish valid from invalid reasoning, seeking to establish a solid foundation for logical reasoning.
  • Historical Context: Aristotle lived in the 4th century B.C., a time of great philosophical and cultural activity in ancient Greece. During this period, sophists stood out as masters of rhetoric and persuasion, and Aristotle criticized their methods and arguments in “Sophistical Refutations” as part of his own philosophical and logical system.