Synopses & Reviews
The books translated in this volume are fourth, fifth, and sixth in the traditional ordering of Aristotle's Metaphysics. The nature and metaphysics are discussed in G and E. A subtle examination of the principles of non-contradiction and excluded middle occupies the latter part of G. D is in the form of a philosophical lexicon. All three books contain important material on being, substance, "accident," unity, truth, cause, and other such concepts. The translation is very close to the Greek, as an aid to students who cannot check the English version against the original. It is followed by an interpretative and critical commentary. For this new edition, Kirwan has added a substantial section of further comment on several central issues, and considerably expanded the bibliography.
Review
From the reviews of the first edition: "The commentary...is both businesslike and thought-provoking, and Kirwan is pleasantly fertile in modern examples."--Mind
"Kirwan is always interesting, and his book will be quite indispensable for philosophers working on Aristotle."--Classical Review
Review
From the reviews of the first edition: "The commentary...is both businesslike and thought-provoking, and Kirwan is pleasantly fertile in modern examples."--Mind
"Kirwan is always interesting, and his book will be quite indispensable for philosophers working on Aristotle."--Classical Review
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-238) and index.
Table of Contents
1. Purpose and Scope
Part I: Building-Blocks
2. Management and Organizations
3. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Competence
4. Evolution
5. Institutions
6. Knowledge
7. Language
Part II: Construction
8. A Theory of Interactive Learning
10. An Elaboration with Scripts
11. Integration and Disintegration
12. Part III: Application Innovation Systems
Part III: Application
12. Innovation Systems
14. Conclusions and Further Research
15. Summary
Bibliography
Index