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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
May 2021
Print publication year:
2021
Online ISBN:
9781108181792

Book description

Aristotle's voluminous writings on animals have often been marginalised in the history of philosophy. Providing the first full-length comprehensive account of Aristotle's biology, its background, content and influence, this Companion situates his study of living nature within his broader philosophy and theology and differentiates it from other medical and philosophical theories. An overview of empiricism in Aristotle's Historia Animalium is followed by an account of the general methodology recommended in the Parts of Animals. An account of the importance of Aristotle's teleological perspective and the fundamental metaphysics of biological entities provides a basis for understanding living capacities, such as nutrition, reproduction, perception and self-motion, in his philosophy. The importance of Aristotle's zoology to both his ethics and political philosophy is highlighted. The volume explores in detail the changing interpretations and influences of Aristotle's biological works from antiquity to modern philosophy of science. It is essential for both students and scholars.

Reviews

‘… this new book is precisely what is needed by all who are seeking to understand these foundationally important but often confusing and easily misunderstood ancient works.’

Johannes E. Riutta Source: The Well-read Naturalist

‘… all the fundamental aspects of Aristotelian biology and its connections to philosophy are dealt with in astonishing depth in the individual contributions. … the drawn panorama of impressive breadth gives a reliable picture of Aristotelian biology. From my point of view, the chapters on the history of reception are particularly interesting, tracing the relevance of Aristotelian considerations up to the modern age. We should be grateful to the contributors, the editor and the publisher for this successful introduction to Aristotelian biology.’

Jochen Althoff Source: GNOMON

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