On Sophistical Refutations
Aristotle
Editora: Bu Classics Books
Sinopse
Aristotle addresses the nature of logical fallacies and deceptive arguments used to mislead in debate. He categorizes these "sophisms" and provides methods for detecting and refuting them, emphasizing the importance of genuine reasoning over rhetorical trickery. The work serves as a manual for dialectic defense, equipping the reader to distinguish between valid proofs and apparent truths. It is an essential component of the Organon, refining the tools of logic and critical thinking.
