Deals Quote by Aristotle
“... a science must deal with a subject and its properties.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: “Physics”, Book I, 4th century BC
Science must start by examining the subject itself and its inherent properties before drawing conclusions
In simple terms: Science begins with studying a thing and its traits
Begin inquiry by observing the subject directly
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- field observation
- data collection
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance observation with theory?
- What limits arise when focusing only on properties?
Pure observation may miss contextual influences