organon Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge

WordNet

Or"ga*non, Or"ga*num noun (Also<
  • Organon
  • Organum
)
Etymology
NL. organon, L. organum. See Organ.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913