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What we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times--the ancient Greeks When it comes to innovation and creative thinking, we are still catching up with the ancient Greeks. Between 800 and 300 BCE,...

An inviting and highly readable new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics--the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories Aristotle's Poetics is the most important book ever written for writers and readers of stories--whether novels, short fiction, plays, screenplays, or...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: AristotleISBN-10: 0198145136ISBN-13: 9780198145134Publisher: Clarendon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/1957Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 7.64h x 5.07w x 0.92d

Aristotle's great work translated into English with an index giving Greek, Latin, and English forms of key termsAuthor: AristotleISBN-10: 0472060422ISBN-13: 9780472060429Publisher: University of Michigan PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/1952Pages: 416Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.30w x 1.00d

The books translated in this volume are fourth, fifth, and sixth in the traditional ordering of Aristotle's Metaphysics. The nature and metaphysics are discussed in G and E. A subtle examination of the principles of non-contradiction and excluded middle occupies the latter part of...

M and N, the last two books of the Metaphysics, are Aristotle's only sustained venture into the philosophy of mathematics. This volume includes the complete text of M and N along with 170 pages of commentary that provide a clear introduction for students. Focusing...

The Metaphysics presents Aristotle's mature rejection of both the Platonic theory that what we perceive is just a pale reflection of reality and the hardheaded view that all processes are ultimately material. He argued instead that the reality or substance of things lies in...

Joe Sachs has followed up his brilliant translation of Aristotle's Physics with a new translation of Metaphysics. Sachs's translations bring distinguished new light onto Aristotle's works, which are foundational to history of science. Sachs translates Aristotle with an authenticity that was lost when Aristotle...

Arthur Madigan presents a clear, accurate new translation of the third book (Beta) of Aristotle's Metaphysics, together with two related chapters from the eleventh book (Kappa). Madigan's accompanying commentary gives detailed guidance to these texts, in which Aristotle sets out what he takes to...

This extraordinary text totally paved the way for the rest of Western metaphysics. Metaphysics is a lucid text, though still difficult because of the complexity of the ideas. In it, Aristotle posits his famous causes of being, material, formal, efficient, final. And he conceptualizes...

Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, lived in the 4th century B.C. and is regarded as one of the most important figures of classical antiquity. Aristotle was probably the most famous member of Plato's Academy in Athens, whose writings would ultimately form the first comprehensive...

What if you could journey into the deepest realms of reality and unravel life's most profound mysteries?In his monumental work, Aristotle lays the cornerstone of Western philosophy by investigating the nature of being, causality, and ultimate truth. Adapted for today's readers, this definitive edition...

What if you could journey into the deepest realms of reality and unravel life's most profound mysteries?In his monumental work, Aristotle lays the cornerstone of Western philosophy by investigating the nature of being, causality, and ultimate truth. Adapted for today's readers, this definitive edition...

Meteorology is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and is one of his most famous works. It is a comprehensive study of the weather, climate, and natural phenomena that occur in the Earth's atmosphere. The book is divided into four parts,...

In this classic text, Aristotle extols a variety of virtues valued by the ancient Greeks and their world. Within, Aristotle gives the reader a schema for understanding both ancient and trans-historical ideas on virtue and relating well to others. His vocabulary and concepts regularly...

Nicomachean Ethics is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book is named after Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, to whom the work was dedicated. The book is a collection of ten books, each of which explores different aspects of ethical theory...

The Nicomachean Ethics is widely considered one of the most important philosophical works of Western Philosophy. The theme of the work is a Socratic question previously explored in the works of Plato, Aristotle's friend and teacher, of how men should best live. The Nicomachean...

The Nicomachean Ethics is the name normally given to Aristotle's best-known work on ethics. The work, which plays a pre-eminent role in defining Aristotelian ethics, consists of ten books, originally separate scrolls, and is understood to be based on notes from his lectures at...

For one swallow does not make a summer, nor does one day; and so too one day, or a short time, does not make a man blessed and happy. Widely considered to be one of the most important works written on philosophy, Aristotle's Nicomachean...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

A student of Plato and a teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is one of the towering figures in Western thought. A brilliant thinker with wide-ranging interests, he wrote important works in physics, biology, poetry, politics, morality, metaphysics, and ethics. In the Nicomachean Ethics,...

Composed of ten books and based upon Aristotle's own notes from his lectures at the Lyceum, "Nicomachean Ethics" holds a pre-eminent place amongst the ancient treatises on moral philosophy. As opposed to other pre-Socratic works, "Nicomachean Ethics" moves beyond the purely theoretical analysis of...

Hailed by Dante as "the master of those who know," the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) surveyed every field of learning known to the ancient world and pioneered the sciences of psychology and logic. A disciple of Plato and the tutor to Alexander the...

Aristotle was one of history's greatest philosophers and one of Ancient Greece's seminal thinkers, a student of Plato's and a tutor of Alexander the Great's. Aristotle's book on ethics is perhaps the most important work on the subject as it further explores the Socratic...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" is considered to be one of the most important treatises on ethics ever written. In an incredibly detailed study of virtue and vice in man, Aristotle examines one of the most central themes to man, the nature of goodness itself. In...

The writings of Greek philosopher ARISTOTLE (384BC-322BC)--student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great--are among the most influential on Western thought, and indeed upon Western civilization itself. From theology and logic to politics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that...

In Books VIII and IX of his masterpiece of moral philosophy, the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle gives perhaps the most famous of all philosophical discussions of friendship. Michael Pakaluk presents the first systematic study in English of these books, showing how important Aristotle's treatment of...

In the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle asserts that in order to achieve happiness man must live a virtuous life made up of activities in which we use our best human capacities, both ones that contribute to our flourishing as members of a community, and ones...

Author: AristotleISBN-10: 1554816289ISBN-13: 9781554816286Publisher: Broadview Press IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2025Pages: 324Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbs

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket What does it mean to live a truly good life? Aristotle tackles this age-old question in Nicomachean Ethics, guiding readers through the pursuit of happiness by cultivating virtues. With sharp insights on justice, friendship, and human nature, Aristotle...

Composed of ten books and based upon Aristotle's own notes from his lectures at the Lyceum, "Nicomachean Ethics" holds a pre-eminent place amongst the ancient treatises on moral philosophy. As opposed to other pre-Socratic works, "Nicomachean Ethics" moves beyond the purely theoretical analysis of...

The Nicomachean Ethics is the Aristotle's best-known work on ethics. The work, which plays a pre-eminent role in defining Aristotelian ethics, consists of ten books, originally separate scrolls, and is understood to be based on notes from his lectures at the Lyceum. The theme...

What if you could unlock the keys to true happiness, cultivate virtue, and live a life of purpose?Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a groundbreaking exploration of what it means to live a virtuous and meaningful life. Written over two thousand years ago, this timeless work...

What if you could unlock the keys to true happiness, cultivate virtue, and live a life of purpose?Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a groundbreaking exploration of what it means to live a virtuous and meaningful life. Written over two thousand years ago, this timeless work...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AristotleISBN-10: 1408610272ISBN-13: 9781408610275Publisher: Frederiksen PressLanguage:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

OUR next task is to study coming-to-be and passing-away. We are to distinguish the causes, and to state the definitions, of these processes considered in general-as changes predicable uniformly of all the things that come-to-be and pass-away by nature. Further, we are to study...

On Generation and Corruption is a philosophical treatise written by Aristotle, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. In this book, Aristotle explores the nature of change, particularly the changes that occur in living things. He argues that all change is caused...

OUR next task is to study coming-to-be and passing-away. We are to distinguish the causes, and to state the definitions, of these processes considered in general-as changes predicable uniformly of all the things that come-to-be and pass-away by nature. Further, we are to study...

In On Generation and Corruption, Aristotle examines the fundamental principles behind change, growth, and decay in the natural world. Building on concepts introduced in 'The Physics', he investigates whether all transformation arises from elemental causes or mere alteration, grounding his arguments in observable phenomena....

What if you could uncover age-old insights into why some beings thrive longer and how we might extend our own vitality?In this remarkable treatise, Aristotle explores the variables that affect lifespan, delving into the anatomical, environmental, and philosophical factors behind longevity. Adapted for contemporary...

What if you could master the art of remembering and unlock deeper levels of self-awareness?Aristotle's exploration of memory and the process of recalling events offers a remarkable look into how the mind retains and accesses information. Adapted for modern readers, this text delves into...

This new edition of George A. Kennedy's highly acclaimed translation and commentary offers the most faithful English version ever published of On Rhetoric. Based on careful study of the Greek text and informed by the best modern scholarship, the second edition has been fully...

On Sophistical Refutations is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. In this work, Aristotle examines the various fallacies and deceptive arguments that can be used in debate and discussion. He identifies thirteen different types of fallacies, including equivocation, amphiboly, and...

On Sophistical Refutations is a book written by Aristotle, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. The book is a treatise on the topic of logical fallacies and sophisms, which are arguments that appear to be valid but are actually false...

A philosophical masterpiece by one of the greatest thinkers of all times, Sophistical Refutations literally brims with sound logic and reason. As a thought-provoking work, it displays Aristotle's in-depth study of human mind and behavior.Author: AristotleISBN-10: 1481274570ISBN-13: 9781481274579Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2012Pages:...

On Sophistical Refutations is a treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. In this book, Aristotle examines the various ways in which arguments can be used to deceive or mislead people, and provides a framework for identifying and refuting these fallacious arguments. He...