Essays on the Aristotelian Tradition

ISBN-13: 9780198250685 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 192 str.

Anthony John Patrick Kenny

Opis

Aristotle has arguably been the most influential of all philosophers. This selection of works by Aristotle, along with essays by Aristotle scholar Anthony Kenny, traces the philosopher's profound influence throughout the ages. It covers in-depth his ethics and philosophy of mind and shows how they provided the framework for fruitful developments in the Middle Ages as well as in the present day. It also includes various contributions to the most recent form of Aristotelian scholarship: computer-assisted stylometry. Anyone who has ever been fascinated by Aristotle's brilliant insight and intellectual legacy will be delighted with this engaging collection.

Recenzje

Kenny's introductory essay on 'The Aristotelian Tradition' is...of the highest interest.

O autorze

Sir Anthony Kenny is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.