aristotle

Examines Plato's most famous student and sharpest critic, whose writing has helped shape over two millennia of Western philosophy, science, and religion. Contains a chronology of Aristotle's life, an introduction and text by Alan Ryan that provides context and analysis, and key excerpts from Aristotle's Politics and Nichomachean Ethics.

Examines Aristotle's scientific research, logic, metaphysical theories, analysis of change and scientific explanation, work in psychology and practical philosophy, and ideas about and poetry.

Discusses how Aristotle influenced the thought and progress of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish societies.

Brings Aristotle's work to an everyday level of understanding of intangibles, such as the difference between wants and needs and the proper way to pursue happiness.

Examines the life of ancient Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle, discussing his childhood, his education at the Academy in Athens, his life as a scholar, and his lasting contributions to various branches of science.

Three philosophy scholars describe the lives, ideas, and impact of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Brings Aristotle's work to an everyday level of understanding of intangibles, such as the difference between wants and needs and the proper way to pursue happiness.

Provides information on the life and work of ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and includes a chronology and excerpts from his writings.