Synopses & Reviews
Aristotle was named the "master of those who know." He is a foundational thinker in almost every field of inquiry and for fifteen hundred years he remained the paradigm of knowledge itself. Even today, his contributions to, amongst many other areas, logic, metaphysics, rational psychology, political science, sociology, aesthetics, and ethics resonate in modern philosophy.
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"Introducing Aristotle" guides the reader through an explosion of theories, from the establishment of systematic logic to the earliest rules of science. Aristotle's authority extended beyond his own lifetime to influence fundamentally Islamic philosophy and medieval scholasticism. For fifteen centuries, he remained the paradigm of knowledge itself. But can Aristotelian realism still be used to underpin our conception of the world today?
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Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field.
About the Author
Rupert Woodfin: Rupert Woodfin has been teaching Marxism to a range of students from A level to undergraduates since 1976. He is currently a lecturer in philosophy in south-west England.
Judy Groves: Judy Groves is a painter, graphic designer and illustrator. She has illustrated numerous titles.