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

The Chain of Change, first published in 1990, is a philosophical commentary devoted to Aristotle's Physics VII.

List of contents

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Wardy
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.11.2010
• EAN: 9780521373272
• ISBN: 978-0-521-37327-2
• No. of pages: 356
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 633 g
• Series: Cambridge Classical Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day