Contradiction, Being, and Meaning in Aristotle’s Metaphysics Gamma

This paper focuses on Aristotle’s discussion of PNC in Metaphysics Gamma and argues that the argument operates at three different levels: ontological, doxastic, semantic through invocation philosophical personae: first one (the philosopher) can only state what is otherwise unprovable, second (a geometer) confirm we should trust PNC, third sophistical opponent) denies must be silenced. Aristotle cannot prove beyond proof. situation results a fundamental ambiguity figure philosopher. The written from standpoint an investigative thinker who admits her puzzlement before question will forever remain open imagines another philosopher has achieved god-like insight into principles all things. path to one, however, remains enigmatic leap.