Definitions for: Organon


[n] a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge



Webster (1913) Definition: Or"ga*non, Organum Or"ga*num, n. [NL. organon, L.
organum. See Organ.]
An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which
philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted;
-- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord
Bacon, as the title (``Novum Organon'') of part of his
treatise on philosophical method. --Sir. W. Hamilton.

See Also: system, system of rules

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