Meaning of organon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrɡəˌnɑn/

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  1. Noun

    organon

    Etymology

    late 16th century (denoting a bodily organ): from Greek, literally ‘instrument, organ’. Organon was the title of Aristotle's logical treatises

    Definitions

    1. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations

    Examples

    • « an instrument for acquiring knowledge »

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