On The Heavens (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162677545)

On The Heavens is a treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which explores the nature of the universe and the celestial bodies that make it up. The book is divided into four parts, with the first three discussing the properties and movements of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, and the fourth considering the relationship between these bodies and the Earth. Aristotle argues that the universe is made up of a series of concentric spheres, with the Earth at the center and the stars and planets arranged in a series of nested circles around it. He explains the different types of motion exhibited by these bodies, including circular, linear, and irregular motion, and offers a detailed analysis of the causes and effects of each. Throughout the book, Aristotle also considers the philosophical implications of his findings, exploring questions about the nature of time, space, and causation, and discussing the role of the divine in the workings of the universe. He concludes by arguing that the universe is eternal and unchanging, and that the study of the heavens offers a path to understanding the fundamental principles of the natural world. Overall, On The Heavens is a foundational work in the history of astronomy and natural philosophy, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.From one point of view it might seem impossible that the heaven should be one and unique, since in all formations and products whether of nature or of art we can distinguish the shape in itself and the shape in combination with matter. For instance the form of the sphere is one thing and the gold or bronze sphere another; the shape of the circle again is one thing, the bronze or wooden circle another.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aristotle
ISBN-10: 1162677546
ISBN-13: 9781162677545
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.18d