Metaphysics Books M and N

Zusatztext 'Dr Annas's translation is clear! readable! and accurate...an enjoyable volume! stimulating both as intellectual history and as philosophical argument.' Times Literary Supplement Klappentext M and N, the last two books of the metaphysics, are Aristotle's only sustained venture into the philosophy of mathematics. He criticizes theories held by Plato and other members of the Academy, and suggests some alternatives of his own. Zusammenfassung Aristotle's only sustained venture into the philosophy of mathematics. The commentary concentrates on the philosophical interests of these books rather than on scholarly controversies.

Product details

• Authors: Julia Annas, Aristotle
• Assisted by: Julia Annas (Translation)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.1988
• EAN: 9780198721338
• ISBN: 978-0-19-872133-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Clarendon Aristotle Series; Clarendon Aristotle; Clarendon Aristotle Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day