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Aristotle's De Motu Animalium
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The aim of this book is to ask through a study of one of his most complicated treatises on explanation, how far, and in what sense, the demands of the 'scientific person' are Aristotle's.
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The aim of this book is to ask, through a study of one of his most complicated treatises on explanation, how far, and in what sense, the demands of the 'scientific person' are Aristotle's.
In Aristotle's De Motu Animalium, Martha C. Nussbaum delves into these complex themes and explores Aristotle's perspectives on scientific inquiry and explanation.
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Reviews praise Aristotle's De Motu Animalium for its significant contribution to philosophical scholarship and its insightful essays on interpretation. The book is lauded as essential for anyone interested in Aristotle, with expectations that it will continue to be highly regarded and frequently discussed.
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ISBN: 9780691020358
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 March 1986
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 482g
Pages: 464
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