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Principles and Proofs: Aristotle´s Theory of Demonstrative Science
Richard D. McKirahan
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Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 354 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
By a thorough study of the Posterior Analytics and related Aristotelian texts, Richard McKirahan reconstructs Aristotle's theory of episteme--science. The Posterior Analytics contains the first extensive treatment of the nature and structure of science in the history of philosophy, and McKirahan's aim is to interpret it sympathetically, following the lead of the text, rather than imposing contemporary frameworks on it. In addition to treating the theory as a whole, the author uses textual and philological as well as philosophical material to interpret many important but difficult individual passages. A number of issues left obscure by the Aristotelian material are settled ... Read more
By a thorough study of the Posterior Analytics and related Aristotelian texts, Richard McKirahan reconstructs Aristotle's theory of episteme--science. The Posterior Analytics contains the first extensive treatment of the nature and structure of science in the history of philosophy, and McKirahan's aim is to interpret it sympathetically, following the lead of the text, rather than imposing contemporary frameworks on it. In addition to treating the theory as a whole, the author uses textual and philological as well as philosophical material to interpret many important but difficult individual passages. A number of issues left obscure by the Aristotelian material are settled ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Princeton Legacy Library
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
354
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691603254
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V9780691603254
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