Aristotle

For the Pre-Socratic philosophers the soul was the source of movement and sensation, while for Plato it was the seat of being, metaphysically distinct from the body that it was forced temporarily to inhabit. Plato's student Aristotle was determined to test the truth of...

is a major treatise by Aristotle on the nature of living things. His discussion centres on the kinds of souls possessed by different kinds of living things, distinguished by their different operations. Thus plants have the capacity for nourishment and reproduction, the minimum that...

The De Anima (On the Soul) is the first and most general of Aristotle's biological works and as such is the most important work in the study of nature after the Physics of Aristotle. It is presupposed to Aristotle's Sense and the Sensible, Memory...

The De Anima (On the Soul) is the first and most general of Aristotle's biological works and as such is the most important work in the study of nature after the Physics of Aristotle. It is presupposed to Aristotle's Sense and the Sensible, Memory...

Aristotle's De Anima has a claim to be the first systematic treatment of issues in the philosophy of mind, and also to be one of the greatest works on the subject. This volume provides an accurate translation of Books II and III, together with...

Aristotle of Stagira was arguably the most famous of all Greek Philosophers. A pupil of Plato's Academy, he set up his own school and, unlike Plato, he emphasized natural philosophy, studying the heavens (he believed the earth to be spherical) and making meticulous dissections...

De Caelo (On the Heavens) by Aristotle, translated by J.L. Stocks, is a foundational text in the history of science and philosophy. This work presents Aristotle's cosmological theories, detailing his understanding of the structure and nature of the universe. Aristotle discusses the properties of...

A collection of scientific texts written by Aristotle covering a range of topics including color, sound, plants, mechanics, and more.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...

Author: Aristotle,C. J. F. WilliamsISBN-10: 0198720637ISBN-13: 9780198720638Publisher: Clarendon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/1982Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.14h x 5.10w x 0.66d

This seminal work of ancient philosophy explores the properties of infinity and continuity, and their relationship to the physical and metaphysical nature of the universe. Aristotle's rigorous inquiry into the nature of reality remains a cornerstone of philosophy to this day, and his insights...

This seminal work of ancient philosophy explores the properties of infinity and continuity, and their relationship to the physical and metaphysical nature of the universe. Aristotle's rigorous inquiry into the nature of reality remains a cornerstone of philosophy to this day, and his insights...

Originally published in 1906, this book presents the texts of Aristotle's De Sensu and De Memoria, the first two parts of the Parva Naturalia. Both are provided in Greek with a facing-page English translation. Detailed commentaries are also included, together with a bibliography and...

Divisiones Quae Vulgo Dicuntur Aristoteleae (1906) est opus Aristotelis, qui continet divisiones rerum naturalium. In hoc libro, Aristoteles describit divisiones rerum secundum earum proprietates et differentias. Praeterea, Aristoteles explicat quomodo divisiones haec utiles sunt ad cognitionem rerum naturalium. Hoc opus est una ex principali...

""Ethics"" is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which explores the nature of moral virtues and how they can be cultivated in individuals. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of ethical theory....

This complete edition of Aristotle's Ethics offers the authoritative translation to English by W. D. Ross. Aristotle conceived of the term 'ethics' as a way of examining the moral thought of his teacher Plato, and Plato's contemporary Socrates. Wishing to keep a simple definition,...

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,...

Aristotle's Ethics and Politics are the main sources of philosophy that he was known for. In Ethics he argued for the view that virtues are what make up the ethical behaviour of any person. In order to be a "good person" ethics must be...

Aristotle's Ethics and Politics are the main sources of philosophy that he was known for. In Ethics he argued for the view that virtues are what make up the ethical behaviour of any person. In order to be a "good person" ethics must be...

This complete edition of Aristotle's Ethics offers the authoritative translation to English by W. D. Ross. Aristotle conceived of the term 'ethics' as a way of examining the moral thought of his teacher Plato, and Plato's contemporary Socrates. Wishing to keep a simple definition,...

Aristotle's Ethics is one of the most influential works of philosophy ever written and has inspired generations of thinkers. In this new edition, Sir Alexander Grant provides illuminating essays and notes to help modern readers better understand Aristotle's ideas. Whether you're a student of...

Aristotle's Ethics is one of the most influential works of philosophy ever written and has inspired generations of thinkers. In this new edition, Sir Alexander Grant provides illuminating essays and notes to help modern readers better understand Aristotle's ideas. Whether you're a student of...

It has long been recognized that anyone seriously interested in Aristotle's moral philosophy will need to take full account of the Eudemian Ethics, a work still gravely neglected in favor of the better-known Nicomachean Ethics. The relation between the two continues to be the...

Delve into the fascinating world of ancient natural philosophy with this translation of Aristotle's seminal work on animal reproduction. With insightful commentary by A.L. Peck, this book offers a unique glimpse into the origins of biological thought.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Delve into the fascinating world of ancient natural philosophy with this translation of Aristotle's seminal work on animal reproduction. With insightful commentary by A.L. Peck, this book offers a unique glimpse into the origins of biological thought.This work has been selected by scholars as...

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,...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

A new translation of essential selections from Aristotle's Rhetoric, which teaches how to recognize--and resist--persuasive techniques that can be used to mislead and manipulate Today, the word "rhetoric" is typically used to criticize language that is empty or misleading. But the study of rhetoric...

Aristotle's essential guide to human flourishing--the Nicomachean Ethics--in a lively new abridged translation Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the greatest guides to human flourishing ever written, but its length and style have left many readers languishing. How to Flourish is a carefully abridged...

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 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...

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,...

Lectures In The Lyceum: Or Aristotle�������s Ethics For English Readers is a book written by Aristotle, a philosopher from ancient Greece, and published in 1897. The book is a collection of lectures on ethics that Aristotle gave at the Lyceum, an Athenian school he...

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...

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...

What if the deepest truths about existence were hidden in the structure of reality itself?In Metaphysics, Aristotle defines the very science of "being as being." As he seeks the ultimate causes and principles of all things, he constructs a grand framework for understanding what...

What if the deepest truths about existence were hidden in the structure of reality itself?In Metaphysics, Aristotle defines the very science of "being as being." As he seeks the ultimate causes and principles of all things, he constructs a grand framework for understanding what...

"Meteorologica" is a foundational treatise by the philosopher Aristotle, representing one of the earliest systematic attempts to explain the natural phenomena of the physical world. Covering a vast range of subjects, the work delves into what Aristotle termed "meteorology"-a broad field that includes not...

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,...

Meteorology is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which explores the nature and behavior of the atmosphere and its various phenomena. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of meteorology.In the first part,...

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...