or·ga·non
| \ ˈȯr-gə-ˌnän
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Definition of organon
: an instrument for acquiring knowledge
specifically
: a body of principles of scientific or philosophical investigation
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“Organon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organon. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of organon was in 1610
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