Melissus’ and Zeno’s Deductive Speech

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  • Mathilde Brémond Université Clermont Auvergne: Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_34_09

Palavras-chave:

Melissus, Zeno, style, deduction, reductio

Resumo

This paper explores the prosaic deductive style developed by Melissus and Zeno. It first emphasizes the authors’ use of a systematic and reduced vocabulary solely dedicated to a priori deduction. In a second time, the paper delves into the systematic role of reductio ad absurdum in their reasoning and distinguishes several kinds of reductio employed by the authors. Through this analysis, the study shows how Melissus and Zeno not only developed and systematized certain aspects of Parmenides’ style but also introduced original features that significantly influenced the philosophical writing style.

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2024-09-02

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Dossiê Estilo e fundamento na filosofia pré-socrática

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Melissus’ and Zeno’s Deductive Speech. (2024). Archai Journal, 34, e03409. https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_34_09