Chain of Change - A Study of Aristotle''s Physics VII

Zusammenfassung The Chain of Change! first published in 1990! is a philosophical commentary devoted to Aristotle's Physics VII! in which Aristotle argues for the existence of a first! unmoved cosmic mover. This study systematically considers the major issues of the book. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I: Physics VII; Sigla; Authorities cited; The texts: versions ¿ and ß; Translations; Part II: Analytical table of contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Moved movers; 3. The varieties of contact; 4. Alteration and reduction; 5. Recapitulation: the two versions; 6. Anti-reductionism: Aristotle and his predecessors on mixture; 7. Unlikely comparisons; 8. Playing with numbers; Bibliography; Index of passages cited; General index.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Wardy
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.08.2007
• EAN: 9780521714709
• ISBN: 978-0-521-71470-9
• No. of pages: 356
• Series: Cambridge Classical Studies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day