Does Aristotle provide a viable framework for resolving the contemporary mind-body problem by rejecting post-Cartesian dualism? Professor David Charles examines Aristotle's foundational inquiries into perception, emotion, memory, and desire to determine their relevance to modern psychological discourse. By analyzing the interconnection of these phenomena, the author argues that Aristotelian thought offers a distinct alternative to traditional materialist or dualist perspectives. The text evaluates whether these ancient insights can effectively dissolve the conceptual tensions inherent in current debates regarding the relationship between the mind and the physical world.

Scholars and students of ancient philosophy frequently cite this work as a rigorous examination of Aristotle's psychological framework. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a strong background in both classical studies and contemporary philosophy to fully appreciate the author's arguments.