Aristotle's Physics: A Collection of Essays
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Author Description
The Physics is one of Aristotle's masterpieces--a work of extraordinary intellectual power which has had a profound influence on the development of metaphysics and the philosophy of science, as well as on the development of physics itself. This collection of ten new essays by leading Aristotelian scholars examines a wide range of issues in the Physics and related works, including method, causation and explanation, chance, teleology, the infinite, the nature of time, the critique of atomism, the role of mathematics in Aristotle's physics, and the concept of self-motion. The essays offer fresh approaches to Aristotle's work in these areas, and important new interpretations of his thought.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection of essays investigates the foundational principles of Aristotle's Physics and their enduring impact on the history of metaphysics and scientific thought. Edited by Lindsay Judson, the volume gathers contributions from prominent Aristotelian scholars who analyze the text's complex arguments regarding natural philosophy. The contributors utilize contemporary analytical methods to re-examine Aristotle's core concepts, providing a rigorous framework for understanding his influence on the development of physical science.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of Aristotelian methodology, causation, and scientific explanation.
- Examination of complex concepts including teleology, the infinite, and the nature of time.
- Critical evaluation of Aristotle's critique of atomism and the role of mathematics in his physical theories.
- Scholarly exploration of the concept of self-motion within the Aristotelian framework.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a significant resource for advanced students and scholars of ancient philosophy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high level of technical rigor applied to the interpretation of Aristotle's original texts.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
1995-11-23
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198236026
ISBN-13:
9780198236023
Philosophy
Metaphysics
Physics
Science History
Aristotle
