Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 3.7-4.6: On Aristotle on the Heavens 3.

Description: Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 3.7-4.6 by Simplicius, Ian Mueller Examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the "Timaeus". This book identifies fifteen objections by Aristotle to Platos views on weight in the four elements. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Commenting on the end of Aristotles On the Heavens Book 3, Simplicius examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the Timaeus. Plato makes the characteristics of the four elements depend on the shapes of component corpuscles and ultimately on the arrangement of the triangles which compose them. Simplicius preserves and criticizes the contributions made to the debate in lost works by two other major commentators, Alexander the Aristotelian, and Proclus the Platonist.In Book 4, Simplicius identifies fifteen objections by Aristotle to Platos views on weight in the four elements. He finishes Book 4 by elaborating Aristotles criticisms of Democritus theory of weight in the atoms, including Democritus suggestions about the influence of atomic shape on certain atomic motions.This volume includes an English translation of Simplicius commentary, a detailed introduction, extensive commentary notes and a bibliography. Author Biography Ian Mueller is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, USA. He has also translated three volumes of Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 2.1-9; 2.10-14 and 3.1-7 for the series. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionTranslation3.7 305b28-end. Criticism of Platos geometrical chemistry3.8 Criticism of Platos geometrical chemistry continued4.1 Absolute and relative heaviness and lightness; criticism of Platos claim that there is no above and below in the universe4.2 Criticism of previous accounts of heaviness and lightness4.3 Heaviness and lightness; natural motion as the attaining of form4.4 The existence of places between above and below and ofelements, water and air, to occupy them4.5 The four elements differ in their matter4.6 The effect of shape and size on the motion of bodiesAppendix 1. On the geometric arguments of 652,9-655,27Appendix 2. On some later discussions of 306b5-8Textual Questions(a) Departures from Heibergs text(b) Simplicius citations of On the Heaven 3.1-7, 305b28(c) Simplicius citations of other texts(d) LemmasNotesBibliographyEnglish-Greek GlossaryGreek-English IndexIndex of PassagesIndex of NamesSubject IndexAddenda Review Je nai rien trouvé à redire à ce travail vraiment excellent. * Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science * Promotional Examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the Timaeus, and identifies Aristotles fifteen objections to Platos views on weight in the four elements. Long Description Commenting on the end of Aristotle On the Heavens Book 3, Simplicius examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the Timaeus . Plato makes the characteristics of the four elements depend on the shapes of component corpuscles and ultimately on the arrangement of the triangles which compose them. Simplicius preserves and criticizes the contributions made to the debate in lost works by two other major commentators, Alexander the Aristotelian, and Proclus the Platonist. ..In Book 4, Simplicius identifies fifteen objections by Aristotle to Platos views on weight in the four elements. He finishes Book 4 by elaborating Aristotles criticisms of Democritus theory of weight in the atoms, including Democritus suggestions about the influence of atomic shape on certain atomic motions. Review Quote Je nai rien trouv Promotional "Headline" Examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the Timaeus , and identifies Aristotles fifteen objections to Platos views on weight in the four elements. Feature Examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry Details ISBN1472557859 Author Ian Mueller Pages 224 Language English Translator Ian Mueller ISBN-10 1472557859 ISBN-13 9781472557858 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-10 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title SIMPLICIUS ON ARISTOTLE ON THE DEWEY 113 Subtitle On Aristotle on the Heavens 3. 7-4. 6 UK Release Date 2014-04-10 NZ Release Date 2014-04-10 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2014-03-25 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:78879912;

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