Physics by Aristotle (English) Paperback Book

Description: Physics by Aristotle, Robin Waterfield, David Bostock For many centuries, Aristotles Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences. Now, in the first translation into English since 1930, Aristotles thought is presented accurately, with a lucid introduction and extensive notes to explain the general structure of eac section of the book, and shed light on particular problems. It simplifies and expands the style of the original, making for easier reading and better comprehension. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For many centuries, Aristotles Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences This book begins with an analysis of change, which introduces us to Aristotles central concepts of matter and form, before moving on to an account of explanation in the sciences and a defence of teleological explanation. Aristotle then turns to detailed, important, and often ingenious discussions of notionssuch as infinity, place, void, time, and conintuity. He ends with an argument designed to show that the changes we experience in the world demand as their cause a single unchanging cause of all change, namelyGod. This is the first complete translation of Physics into English since 1930. It presents Aristotles thought accurately, while at the same time simplifying and expanding the often crabbed and elliptical style of the original, so that it is very much easier to read. A lucid introduction and extensive notes explain the general structure of each section of the book and shed light on particular problems. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years OxfordWorlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth ofother valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Robin Waterfield has translated Republic, Symposium, and Gorgias, for Worlds Classics. David Bostock is Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Merton College, Oxford. Review `the editions deserve great credit for the enthusiasm of their approach ... The introductions by eminent scholars put the thoughts of the author and the history of the time into clear perspective. Oxford should be given credit for making the classics accessible for all rather than just crib notes for students. Jonathan Copeland, Lincolnshire Echo 03/09/1996 Long Description For many centuries, Aristotles Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences This book begins with an analysis of change, which introduces us to Aristotles central concepts of matter and form, before moving on to an account of explanation in the sciences and a defence of teleological explanation. Aristotle then turns to detailed, important, and often ingenious discussions of notionssuch as infinity, place, void, time, and conintuity. He ends with an argument designed to show that the changes we experience in the world demand as their cause a single unchanging cause of all change, namelyGod. This is the first complete translation of Physics into English since 1930. It presents Aristotles thought accurately, while at the same time simplifying and expanding the often crabbed and elliptical style of the original, so that it is very much easier to read. A lucid introduction and extensive notes explain the general structure of each section of the book and shed light on particular problems. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years OxfordWorlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth ofother valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review Text `the editions deserve great credit for the enthusiasm of their approach ... The introductions by eminent scholars put the thoughts of the author and the history of the time into clear perspective. Oxford should be given credit for making the classics accessible for all rather than just crib notes for students. Jonathan Copeland, Lincolnshire Echo 03/09/1996 Review Quote the editions deserve great credit for the enthusiasm of their approach ... The introductions by eminent scholars put the thoughts of the author and the history of the time into clear perspective. Oxford should be given credit for making the classics accessible for all rather than just cribnotes for students.Jonathan Copeland, Lincolnshire Echo Details ISBN0199540284 Author David Bostock Short Title PHYSICS Language English ISBN-10 0199540284 ISBN-13 9780199540280 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 530 Year 2008 Translator Robin Waterfield Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 384 Death 322 B.C. Affiliation Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Pr Residence GR DOI 10.1604/9780199540280 UK Release Date 2008-05-08 NZ Release Date 2008-05-08 Pages 384 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-05-08 Edited by David Bostock Audience General AU Release Date 2008-05-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676754;

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