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Melissus’ and Zeno’s deductive speech

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the prosaic deductive style developed by Melissus and Zeno. It first emphasizes the authors’ use of a systematic and reduced vocabulary solely dedicated to a priori deduction. In a second time, the paper delves into the systematic role of reductio ad absurdum in their reasoning and distinguishes several kinds of reductio employed by the authors. Through this analysis, the study shows how Melissus and Zeno not only developed and systematized certain aspects of Parmenides’ style but also introduced original features that significantly influenced the philosophical writing style.

Source: Revista Archai

DOI: 10.14195/1984-249x_34_09

Author: Mathilde Brémond

Institutions: Université Clermont Auvergne, Centre de recherches sur la pensée antique, Maison des sciences humaines, Laboratoire de Philosophies et Rationalités

Language: English

Topic: Classical Philosophy and Thought

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402483417

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