Kurt Pritzl (1994) Opinions as Appearances: Endoxa in Aristotle. Ancient Philosophy 14. 1.With respect to endoxa, those 'reputable' views, that is, those opinions held by all, most, or the wise, Burnyeat 1986, 11 notes: 'Aristotle is unique among ancient philosophers in his respect for people's opinions: both the opinions of other philosophers and the opinions of the ordinary man. He does not de..