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The absolute reality of the categories

Introduction

The absolute reality of the categories. Explore the long-standing debate on the absolute reality of categories in Western Civilization, tracing its origins from Aristotle. This hermeneutic study examines their nature, number, and modes of knowing.

Abstract

The debate about categories has been in the Western Civilization since Aristotle formulated his organon or set of procedures to study things. In the European tradition categories have prompted different problems: the problem of their nature, with different solutions; the problem of their number (some say it is indefinite and some it is restricted to ten); the criterium in accordance with which they have been created; and finally as the result of the different modes of knowing. In this article the problem of reality of categories is to be posed, separating in it many aspects, one of which constitute the absolute reality of categories. In this sense our study is hermeneutics, the hermeneutics of categories.

Review

This article proposes an ambitious engagement with the perennial philosophical problem of categories, explicitly tracing its roots to Aristotle and acknowledging its multifaceted development within Western thought. The stated aim is to delve into the "problem of reality of categories," with a specific focus on "absolute reality," adopting a hermeneutic methodology. This signals an intention to critically re-examine a foundational issue in metaphysics and epistemology, promising a deep dive into how categories are conceived and understood across different philosophical traditions. The chosen subject matter is undeniably significant, touching upon a core challenge in understanding how we structure knowledge and perceive the world. By explicitly posing the question of "absolute reality" and indicating the separation of "many aspects" of this problem, the paper promises a nuanced exploration that could offer fresh insights into a well-trodden debate. The proposed "hermeneutics of categories" suggests an interpretative approach that could potentially unlock new dimensions of understanding, moving beyond traditional systematic analyses. This deep historical and conceptual inquiry has the potential to contribute meaningfully to contemporary discussions in philosophy of language, metaphysics, and epistemology. While the abstract sets an intriguing stage, it could benefit from greater specificity regarding the methodology and the expected scope of "absolute reality." It would be helpful to understand precisely what "many aspects" of the problem of reality are intended to be separated, beyond the "absolute reality" dimension. Furthermore, the abstract currently offers little indication of the unique contribution or the specific insights anticipated from the "hermeneutics of categories." For instance, which particular hermeneutic tradition will be engaged, and how will it illuminate the "absolute reality" in a way that previous philosophical approaches have not? A brief indication of the proposed *direction* of the argument or the *nature* of the hermeneutic findings would greatly enhance the abstract's clarity and persuasiveness regarding the paper's novel contribution.

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