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The Physics. Writings on Natural Philosophy (Concise Edition)
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This book may appeal to you if you have a fascination with ancient philosophy and a keen interest in exploring the foundational principles of science and nature as understood by one of history's greatest thinkers. Aristotle's insights into the natural world provide a timeless examination of topics such as motion, causality, and the nature of reality, blending thoughtful analysis with philosophical inquiry.
One of Aristotle's great works, The Physics is an investigation into the nature of being, of the world and its place in the universe. Although philosophically much broader, it provides the foundation for the later work of Galileo, Isaac Newton, and prefigures Albert Einstein's breakthrough theories on time, space and the motion of stars.
Aristotle's great work that laid the foundations for Galileo, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein's much later discoveries about the natural laws of life and the universe.
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The Physics. Writings on Natural Philosophy (Concise Edition) by Aristotle is a seminal work that laid the foundations for the later discoveries of celebrated scientists such as Galileo, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. In the philosophical language of Aristotle and the Greeks of Antiquity, "Physics" translates to 'the order of nature', encompassing what we now differentiate as philosophy, science, politics, humanities, and religion.
One of Aristotle's great works, The Physics is an exploration into the nature of being, the world, and its place in the universe. Though philosophically broad, it sets the groundwork for the future achievements of Galileo and Newton, and foreshadows Einstein's groundbreaking theories on time, space, and the motion of stars.
The FLAME TREE Foundations series brings you core publications that have collectively shaped the cultural landscape of the modern world. These works involve cutting-edge research distilled into pocket-sized guides that aim to be both accessible and informative.
AUTHOR: Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a philosopher and writer from the Classical period in Ancient Greece. His works are the basis of the intellectual methodology that defines much of European-centred civilisation, impacting the fundamental structures of all knowledge. Taught by Plato, Aristotle produced writings on numerous subjects, including physics, biology, zoology, philosophy, politics, government, and the arts.
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ISBN: 9781804175668
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Illustration: 3 Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Introduction by Dr James Lees
- Foreword by Professor Marika Taylor
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 176g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a philosopher and writer from the Classical period in Ancient Greece. His work provides the intellectual methodology of most European-centred civilization, influencing the fundamental forms of all knowledge. Taught by Plato he went to to write about many subjects including physics, biology, zoology, philosophy, politics, government and the arts.
Dr James Lees (new introduction) is a Physicist, Author, and Science Communicator who studied at The University of York and Stanford. He works as a researcher and can be found giving talks and workshops across the UK at various educational festivals on a wide variety of scientific topics. He also has several other books including Physics in 50 Milestone Moments and Who Knew? Physics.
Professor Marika Taylor (Series Foreword) is a Professor of Theoretical Physics and Head of School within Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton. Her research interests include all aspects of string theory, gravitational physics and quantum field theory. In recent years much of her work has been focused on holographic dualities and their implications. Marika's research has featured in such publications as Physical Review, Journal of High Energy Physics and General Relativity and Gravitation among others.
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