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De Anima

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De Anima is Aristotle's seminal work exploring the nature of the soul, its faculties, and its role within living beings. This edition features a richly annotated and consistent translation by C. D. C. Reeve, complemented by a detailed introduction that situates the text within Aristotle's biological and theological frameworks. Sequentially numbered endnotes and an Index of Terms provide readers with accessible and focused discussion of key concepts.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This richly annotated, scrupulously accurate, and consistent translation of Aristotle's De Anima

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This richly annotated, scrupulously accurate, and consistent translation of Aristotle's De Anima fits seamlessly with other volumes in the series. Sequentially numbered endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed Index of Terms indicates places where focused discussion of key notions occurs.

An illuminating general introduction describes the book that lies ahead, explaining what sort of work it is and what sorts of evidence it relies on.

Series: The New Hackett Aristotle

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Praised for its faithfulness and clarity, C. D. C. Reeve's translation is noted as both concise and thoughtful, making Aristotle's challenging text accessible to students and scholars alike. The introduction offers a refreshing perspective on the soul's study, moving beyond traditional interpretations confined to philosophy of mind. This edition is regarded as a significant contribution to Aristotelian scholarship.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624666193

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 371g

Pages: 272

About the Author

C. D. C. Reeveis Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His recent books includeAction, Contemplation, and Happiness: An Essay on Aristotle(2012),Blindness and Reorientation: Problems in Plato's Republic(2012), andAristotle on Practical Wisdom: Nicomachean Ethics Book VI(2013). He has translated Plato'sCratylus(1997),Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito(2002),Republic(2004), andMeno(2006), as well as Aristotle'sPolitics(2017),Nicomachean Ethics(2014), andMetaphysics(2016).

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