Jonathan Barnes

Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

The influence of Aristotle, the prince of philosophers, on the intellectual history of the West is second to none. In this book Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches, his discoveries in logic and his metaphysical theories, his work in psychology and in ethics and politics, and his ideas about art and poetry, placing his teachings in their historical context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2000
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780191540356
• Artikelnr.: 38150831

Autorenporträt

Jonathan Barnes is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Geneva. He has edited the Revised Oxford Translation of Aristotle, and he is the author of books and papers on Aristotle and other ancient luminaries.

Inhaltsangabe

* 1. The man and his work
2. A public figure
3. Zoological researches
4. Collecting facts
5.The philosophical background
6. The structure of the sciences
7. Logic
8. Knowledge
9. Iegal and achievement
10. Reality
11.Change
12 Causes
13. Empiricism
14. Aristotle's world-picture
15. Psychology
16. Evidence
17. Teleology
18. Practical philosophy
19. The arts
20. Afterlife
Chronological table
Further reading
References
Index