Aristotle's account of scientific knowledge as demonstration from first principles through syllogisms, distinguishing demonstrative knowledge from mere opinion.
Argues that scientific knowledge (episteme) requires demonstration from necessary first principles that are true, primary, immediate, better known, prior to, and explanatory of the conclusion.
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