The eighth book of Aristotle's Physics is the culmination of his theory of nature. He discusses not just physics, but the origins of the universe and the metaphysical foundations of cosmology and physical science. He moves from the discussion of motion in the cosmos to the identification of a single source and regulating principle of all motion, and so argues for the existence of a first `unmoved mover'. Daniel Graham offers a clear, accurate new translation of this key text in the history of Western thought, and accompanies the translation with a careful philosophical commentary to guide the reader towards an understanding of the wealth of important and influential arguments and ideas that Aristotle puts forward.
| ISBN: | 9780198240914 |
| Publication date: | 11th February 1999 |
| Author: | Aristotle |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press an imprint of Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 229 pages |
| Series: | Clarendon Aristotle Series |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Astrophysics Literary essays Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval |
The eighth book of Aristotle's Physics is the culmination of his theory of nature. He discusses not just physics, but the origins of the universe and the metaphysical foundations of cosmology and physical science. He moves from the discussion of motion in the cosmos to the identification of a single source and regulating principle of all motion, and so argues for the existence of a first `unmoved mover'. Daniel Graham offers a clear, accurate new translation of this key text in the history of Western thought, and accompanies the translation with a careful philosophical commentary to guide the reader towards an understanding of the wealth of important and influential arguments and ideas that Aristotle puts forward.
Aristotle: Physics, Book VIII features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Astrophysics, Literary essays, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Aristotle: Physics, Book VIII is available in Paperback, Hardback
Aristotle: Physics, Book VIII was written by Aristotle and published by Clarendon Press an imprint of Oxford University Press
Aristotle: Physics, Book VIII has 229 pages
Yes it is part of Clarendon Aristotle Series series
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