Aristotle's Categories

Aristotle's "Categories" is a foundational text that categorizes the different ways we can describe things. It outlines ten basic categories, including substance (what something is), quantity (how much), quality (what kind), relation (how things connect), and more. These categories help clarify how we think about and discuss the world. For example, when describing a tree, we can discuss its substance (the tree itself), its height (quantity), and its color (quality). Aristotle's framework aids in understanding the diverse aspects of objects and their properties in a structured way, influencing philosophy and language.