or·ga·non (ôr g -n n ) also or·ga·num (-nm)n. pl. or·ga·na (-n ) or or·ga·nons also or·ga·na or or·ga·nums A set of principles for use in scientific or philosophical investigation. [Greek, tool, organ of the body, instrument; see werg- in Indo-European roots.] |
organon [ˈɔːgəˌnɒn], organum
n pl organa [ˈɔːgənə] -nons, -na -nums Epistemology
1. (Philosophy / Logic) a system of logical or scientific rules, esp that of Aristotle
2. Archaic a sense organ, regarded as an instrument for acquiring knowledge
[from Greek: implement; see organ]
organon
a method or means for communicating knowledge or for philosophical inquiry.
See also: Knowledge, Philosophy
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| Noun | 1. | organon - a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge system of rules, system - a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender" |
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