ORGANON

organon

(noun) a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

organon (plural organons)

A set of principles that are used in science or philosophy.

Synonym: organum

The name given by Aristotle's followers to his six works on logic.

Anagrams

• Noongar, Rangoon

Etymology

Proper noun

Organon

The standard collection of the works of Aristotelian logic.

Anagrams

• Noongar, Rangoon

Source: Wiktionary


Or"ga*non, Or"ga*num, n. Etym: [NL. organon, L. organum. See Organ.]

Definition: An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title ("Novum Organon") of part of his treatise on philosophical method. Sir. W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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