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The Nietzsche Podcast
Persig's Problem with Aristotle and the Reunification of Philosophy and Natural Philosophy
Persig's problem with Aristotle is the division between philosophy and natural philosophy. He seeks to reunify the two. Persig disagrees with the idea that there can be substance independent of form. Persig's greatest disagreement is with Plato's influence on Aristotle's thought. Persig's background in rhetoric becomes essential to understanding his philosophical project. Rhetoric is the art of persuasion and writing. Persig taught rhetoric and first encountered this problem during his time as a university teacher.
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