"A short, sweet, and selective commentary and analysis of Aristotle's works and ideas. A fine adjunct to
the reading of the translated texts. A highly recommended aid to the student meeting Aristotle ab initio. Boy,
what a book!"
--Steven C. Fleishman, University of Maryland
"No other work on Aristotle accomplishes so much in such brief compass; its author's care for and knowledge
of Aristotle's achievements are evident on every page."
--Tom Cunningham, Grand Valley State College
"One of the finest critical introductions to Aristotle ever written. Clear, concise, and intelligible."
--Religious Studies Review
"As an introduction to Aristotle, I find Barnes' book ideal....his book presents the basics in an understandable
manner for beginners."
--Rose Maries Surwilo, College of St. Francis
"There is something here for everyone with a nose for philosophy and its history...Barnes has provided a description
which does justice to the grandeur and breadth of its subject."
--Sarah Waterlow, Times Literary Supplement
Oxford University Press Web Site, October, 2002
Summary
The influence of Aristotle, the prince of philosophers, on the intellectual history of the West is second to
none. In this book, Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches, his discoveries in logic and his
metaphysical theories, his work in psychology and in ethics and politics, and his ideas about art and poetry, placing
his teachings in their historical context.
Table of Contents
1. The man and his work
2. A public figure
3. Zoological researches
4. Collecting facts
5.The philosophical background
6. The structure of the sciences
7. Logic
8. Knowledge
9. Iegal and achievement
10. Reality
11.Change
12 Causes
13. Empiricism
14. Aristotle's world-picture
15. Psychology
16. Evidence
17. Teleology
18. Practical philosophy
19. The arts
20. Afterlife
Chronological table
Further reading
References
Index
