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Aristotle: The Desire to Understand

by Jonathan Lear

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The book is written in a direct, lucid style which engages the reader with the themes in an active, participatory manner. It will prove a stimulating introduction for all students of Greek philosophy and for a wide range of others interested in Aristotle as a giant figure in Western intellectual history.

Review:

'\"As a general introduction to Aristotle for the intellectually curious, it will not be superseded for years to come. Professionals too will find much to excite and stimulate them; occasionally, too, they may find something to infuriate: but that is all to the good.\" R.J. Hankinson, ISIS'

Synopsis:

Professor Lear introduces Aristotle's philosophy and guides us through the central Aristotelian texts.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521347624
Subtitle:
The Desire to Understand
Author:
Lear, Jonathan
Author:
Lear, Jonathan
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge Cambridgeshire ;
Subject:
General
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Ancient
Subject:
History, Criticism, Surveys
Subject:
Aristotle
Subject:
History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Subject:
History & Surveys - General
Copyright:
1988
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 321-326.
Series Volume:
10
Publication Date:
February 1988
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
902x595x72 106
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