The Chain of Change: A Study of Aristotle's Physics VII
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The Chain of Change is the first full-scale 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, and argues for the fundamental importance of Physics VII in our understanding of Aristotelian cosmology and natural science. Physics VII is extant in two versions, and therefore poses special editorial problems. For this reason one of the features of Dr. Wardy's study is the provision of an improved text and translation in both versions. The author's comprehensive comparison of their merits, philosophical and philological, has a significant bearing on our understanding of the nature and evolution of the Aristotelian corpus. The second part of the book is devoted to critical examination of the argument, including one of the most elaborate and challenging in the entire Aristotelian corpus. Throughout, the author concentrates on those points where Aristotle diverges most sharply and provocatively from contemporary presumptions in philosophy and natural science.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9780521373272
EAN: 9780521373272
Publisher Date: 17 Nov 2010
Dewey: 500
Height: 216 mm
Is LeadingArticle: Y
LCCN: 890098-4
No of Pages: 356
Pagination: 356 pages, 2 line diagrams, bibliography, index
Returnable: N
Spine Width: 24 mm
Year Of Publication: 1990
ISBN-10: 0521373271
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding: Hardcover
Gardner Classification Code: K03
Illustrations: 2 line diagrams, bibliography, index
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
Number of Items: 01
PrintOnDemand: Y
Series Title: Cambridge Classical Studies
Width: 138 mm