Aristotle (Past Masters S.)

Aristotle (Past Masters S.)

by JonathanBarnes (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: Apr 1983

ISBN 10: 0192875817
ISBN 13: 9780192875815

Media Reviews
A short, sweet, and selective commentary and analysis of Aristotle's works and ideas. A fine adjunct to the reading of the translated texts. A highly recommended aid to the student meeting Aristotle ab initio. Boy, what a book! --Steven C. Fleishman, University of Maryland
No other work on Aristotle accomplishes so much in such brief compass; its author's care for and knowledge of Aristotle's achievements are evident on every page. --Tom Cunningham, Grand Valley State College
One of the finest critical introductions to Aristotle ever written. Clear, concise, and intelligible. --Religious Studies Review
As an introduction to Aristotle, I find Barnes' book ideal....his book presents the basics in an understandable manner for beginners. --Rose Maries Surwilo, College of St. Francis
There is something here for everyone with a nose for philosophy and its history...Barnes has provided a description which does justice to the grandeur and breadth of its subject. --Sarah Waterlow, Times Literary Supplement


A short, sweet, and selective commentary and analysis of Aristotle's works and ideas. A fine adjunct to the reading of the translated texts. A highly recommended aid to the student meeting Aristotle ab initio. Boy, what a book! --Steven C. Fleishman, University of Maryland
No other work on Aristotle accomplishes so much in such brief compass; its author's care for and knowledge of Aristotle's achievements are evident on every page. --Tom Cunningham, Grand Valley State College
One of the finest critical introductions to Aristotle ever written. Clear, concise, and intelligible. --Religious Studies Review
As an introduction to Aristotle, I find Barnes' book ideal....his book presents the basics in an understandable manner for beginners. --Rose Maries Surwilo, College of St. Francis
There is something here for everyone with a nose for philosophy and its history...Barnes has provided a description which does justice to the grandeur and breadth of its subject. --Sarah Waterlow, Times Literary Supplement

A short, sweet, and selective commentary and analysis of Aristotle's works and ideas. A fine adjunct to the reading of the translated texts. A highly recommended aid to the student meeting Aristotle ab initio. Boy, what a book! --Steven C. Fleishman, University of Maryland
No other work on Aristotle accomplishes so much in such brief compass; its author's care for and knowledge of Aristotle's achievements are evident on every page. --Tom Cunningham, Grand Valley State College
One of the finest critical introductions to Aristotle ever written. Clear, concise, and intelligible. --Religious Studies Review
As an introduction to Aristotle, I find Barnes' book ideal....his book presents the basics in an understandable manner for beginners. --Rose Maries Surwilo, College of St. Francis
There is something here for everyone with a nose for philosophy and its history...Barnes has provided a description which does justice to the grandeur and breadth of its subject. --Sarah Waterlow, Times Literary Supplement


A short, sweet, and selective commentary and analysis of Aristotle's works and ideas. A fine adjunct to the reading of the translated texts. A highly recommended aid to the student meeting Aristotle ab initio. Boy, what a book! --Steven C. Fleishman, University of Maryland


No other work on Aristotle accomplishes so much in such brief compass; its author's care for and knowledge of Aristotle's achievements are evident on every page. --Tom Cunningham, Grand Valley State College


One of the finest critical introductions to Aristotle ever written. Clear, concise, and intelligible. --Religious Studies Review


As an introduction to Aristotle, I find Barnes' book ideal....his book presents the basics in an understandable manner for beginners. --Rose Maries Surwilo, College of St. Francis


There is something here for everyone with a nose for philosophy and its history...Barnes has provided a description which does justice to the grandeur and breadth of its subject. --Sarah Waterlow, Times Literary Supplement