Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed
For more than a millennium, Aristotle was regarded as the foremost authority in the western world in nearly every subject. His corpus spans a daunting array of subjects and he made significant contributions to every known field of inquiry in the ancient world.

In Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed, John Vella explores the historical, philosophical and political context in which aristotle's theories evolved. The book offers a clear and thorough account of the work and thought of this key thinker, providing an outline of his central ideas and the ways in which they have influenced the history of western philosophy. Thematically structured, the book considers all Aristotle's key works and is geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of his theories and ideas.
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Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed
For more than a millennium, Aristotle was regarded as the foremost authority in the western world in nearly every subject. His corpus spans a daunting array of subjects and he made significant contributions to every known field of inquiry in the ancient world.

In Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed, John Vella explores the historical, philosophical and political context in which aristotle's theories evolved. The book offers a clear and thorough account of the work and thought of this key thinker, providing an outline of his central ideas and the ways in which they have influenced the history of western philosophy. Thematically structured, the book considers all Aristotle's key works and is geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of his theories and ideas.
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Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed

Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed

by John Vella
Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed

Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed

by John Vella

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For more than a millennium, Aristotle was regarded as the foremost authority in the western world in nearly every subject. His corpus spans a daunting array of subjects and he made significant contributions to every known field of inquiry in the ancient world.

In Aristotle: A Guide for the Perplexed, John Vella explores the historical, philosophical and political context in which aristotle's theories evolved. The book offers a clear and thorough account of the work and thought of this key thinker, providing an outline of his central ideas and the ways in which they have influenced the history of western philosophy. Thematically structured, the book considers all Aristotle's key works and is geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of his theories and ideas.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441154187
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03/15/2008
Series: Guides for the Perplexed
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 450 KB

About the Author

John Vella taught philosophy at the University of San Diego and the University of California at San Diego, where he led an advanced course in Aristotle.  He currently teaches at Loyola High School of Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Chronology




Introduction




Chapter 1: Science (episteme)




Chapter 2: Being or Substance (ousia)




Chapter 3: Nature (phusis)




Chapter 4: Soul (psuche)




Chapter 5: Success (eudaimonia)




Conclusion




Bibliography




Notes




Index
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