Arte y naturaleza en Física II Usos y alcances de una analogía

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to reconstruct the different uses of the analogy between phúsis and tékhne that Aristotle introduces in Physics II. I will try to show that this comparison is referred to in order to exemplify a thesis, but also for arguing or defending a specific position, i.e. it can appear as a didactic resource, but also as a premise for an argument. This is a sign of a peculiar view about the structure of the reality. For ease of presentation, firstly, I will explain the use of the analogy between phúsis and téchne in the context of the definition about what is nature. Secondly, I will present the use of this comparison in the clarification of the two senses of phúsis. Finally, I will explore the apparition of these terms in the argumentation of Physics II 8. In these passages, Aristotle defends the presence of final causes in nature.

Keywords

• aristotle
• physics
• nature
• art
• analogy