Why did a grateful woman name her cat Aristotle?

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The discussion revolves around the naming of a cat Aristotle by a Japanese woman living in Spain, following her miraculous survival from an automobile accident. Participants explore the possible meanings and implications of this choice, touching on cultural translations and philosophical references.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the woman may simply be a fan of Aristotle.
  • One participant humorously notes the potential erotic connotation of the name.
  • Another points out that cats are often said to have nine lives, linking this to Aristotle's categorization of accidents.
  • Several participants discuss the translation of "Ari Gato" as a play on words, with "ari" meaning "thank you" in Japanese and "gato" meaning "cat" in Spanish.
  • There is a mention of a possible deeper meaning behind the name, with one participant expressing confusion about the implications of the translations.
  • Another participant references Mr. Onassis, who was often called "Ari," adding another layer to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various interpretations of the name Aristotle, with no clear consensus on its significance or the motivations behind the naming. Multiple competing views remain regarding the depth and implications of the name choice.

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Limitations include the reliance on translations that may not capture the full cultural context or nuances of the names involved. The discussion also reflects differing interpretations of the philosophical implications associated with Aristotle.

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Readers interested in cultural linguistics, philosophical references in everyday life, or the significance of naming conventions may find this discussion engaging.

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A Japanese woman living in Spain miraculously emerges unscathed from an automobile accident. To show her gratitude she adopts a cat and names it Aristotle. Why is that?
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
She may be a fun[/size] of Aristotle
Sounds slightly ummm... erotic!
 
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Cats have nine lives.
The nine kinds of accident according to Aristotle are quantity, quality, relation, habitus, time, location, situation (or position), action, and passion ("being acted on").
 
Hornbein said:
A Japanese woman living in Spain miraculously emerges unscathed from an automobile accident. To show her gratitude she adopts a cat and names it Aristotle. Why is that?
The cat was Ari Gato (Japanese for thanks, Gato is Spanish for cat).
 
According to Google translate.
Spanish: "gato", translates to "cat".
Japanese: "ari gato", translates to "thank you".
Japanese: "aristotle", translates to "thank you very much".

This must be deep, or I must be thick.
 
Baluncore said:
According to Google translate.
Spanish: "gato", translates to "cat".
Japanese: "ari gato", translates to "thank you".
Japanese: "aristotle", translates to "thank you very much".

This must be deep, or I must be thick.
Mr Onassis was often called Ari.
 

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