Physics

by Aristotle, W. Charlton

Overview

In the first two books of the Physics Aristotle discusses philosophical issues involved in the investigation of the physical universe. He introduces his distinction between form and matter and his fourfold classification of causes or explanatory factors, and defends teleological explanation. These books therefore form a natural entry into Aristotle's system as a whole, and also occupy an important place in the history of scientific thought.

The present volume provides a close literal translation, which can be used by serious students without Greek. The introduction and commentary deal with the interpretation and assessment, from a philosophical standpoint, of what Aristotle says.

This translation was first published in 1970.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198720263
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/29/1984
Series:	Clarendon Aristotle Series , #1
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 5.45(h) x 0.57(d)

About the Author

Robin Waterfield has translated Republic, Symposium, and Gorgias, for World's Classics. David Bostock is Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Merton College, Oxford.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Translation; Commentary; Appendix I: Outline of the Argument; Appendix II: Two Senses of Kinesis; Glossary; Bibliography; Index Locorum; General Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Exceptionally well done. Fine orientation to the work. Excellent set of references."—Brian Dybowski, College of Santa Fe

"Excellent translation—useful for contemporary students with no grasp of Greek and little patience with archais English."—Morton Schagrin, SUNY Fredonia

"This is a very good book. It is clearly written, yet at the same time it is still of high scholarly value."—Stephen Joseph, Framingham State College

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