Division, Syllogistic, and Science in Prior Analytics I.31

In the first book of Prior Analytics, Aristotle sets out, for time in Greek philosophy, a logical system. After this, compares this method with Plato’s division, procedure designed to find essences natural kinds through systematic classification. This critical comparison APr I.31 raises an interpretive puzzle: how can reasonably juxtapose two methods that differ so much their aims and approach? What be gained by doing so? Previous interpreters have failed show is legitimate or what important point making. The goal paper resolve puzzle. resolving puzzle we not only learn more about relationship between division syllogistic Aristotle. We will also something motivation itself, seeing role it plays his philosophy science.