This volume presents an interconnected set of sixteen essays, four of which are previously unpublished, by Allan Gotthelf--one of the leading experts in the study of Aristotle's biological writings. Gotthelf addresses three main topics across Aristotle's three main biological treatises. Starting with his own ground-breaking study of Aristotle's natural teleology and its illuminating relationship with the Generation of Animals, Gotthelf proceeds to the axiomatic structure of biological explanation (and the first principles such explanation proceeds from) in the Parts of Animals. After an exploration of the implications of these two treatises for our understanding of Aristotle's metaphysics, Gotthelf examines important aspects of the method by which Aristotle organizes his data in the History of Animals to make possible such a systematic, explanatory study of animals, offering a new view of the place of classification in that enterprise. In a concluding section on 'Aristotle as Theoretical Biologist', Gotthelf explores the basis of Charles Darwin's great praise of Aristotle and, in the first printing of a lecture delivered worldwide, provides an overview of Aristotle as a philosophically-oriented scientist, and 'a proper verdict' on his greatness as scientist.

Teleology, First Principles, and Scientific Method in Aristotle's Biology (Oxford Aristotle Studies Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Gotthelf, Allan

Philosophy

Oxford University Press

This brief text assists students in understanding Ayn Rand's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON AYN RAND is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

On Ayn Rand (Wadsworth Philosophers Series)

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Cengage Learning'

In History of Animals, Aristotle analyzes “differences”―in parts, activities, modes of life, and character―across the animal kingdom, in preparation for establishing their causes, which are the concern of his other zoological works. Over 500 species of animals are considered: shellfish, insects, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals―including human beings.In Books I–IV, Aristotle gives a comparative survey of internal and external body parts, including tissues and fluids, and of sense faculties and voice. Books V–VI study reproductive methods, breeding habits, and embryogenesis as well as some secondary sex differences. In Books VII–IX, Aristotle examines differences among animals in feeding; in habitat, hibernation, migration; in enmities and sociability; in disposition (including differences related to gender) and intelligence. Here too he describes the human reproductive system, conception, pregnancy, and obstetrics. Book X establishes the female’s contribution to generation.The Loeb Classical Library® edition of History of Animals is in three volumes. A full index to all ten books is included in the third (Volume XI of the Aristotle edition).

Aristotle History of Animals : Books VII-X (Loeb Classical Library, No. 439) (Volume III)

Literature & Fiction

Aristotle

Essays & Correspondence

Harvard University Press

Aristotle on Nature and Living Things: Philosophical and Historical Studies : Presented to David M. Balme on His Seventieth Birthday

Science & Math

Mathesis Pubns

Aristotle on Nature and Living Things: Philosophical and Historical Studies

Aristotle was a giant not only in the realm of philosophy, but in the field of science as well. His treatises, especially in biology, provided a model of proper scientific work for centuries. Dr. Gotthelf, an Aristotelian scholar, focuses on Aristotle's biological studies & on his wider philosophy of science

Aristotle As Scientist : A Proper Verdict

Second Renaissance Books

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