This book explores a fundamental tension in Aristotle's metaphysics: how can an entity such as a living organisma composite generated through the imposition of form on preexisting matterhave the conceptual unity that Aristotle demands of primary substances? Mary Louise Gill bases her treatment of the problem of unity, and of Aristotle's solution, on a fresh interpretation of the relation between matter and form. Challenging the traditional understanding of Aristotelian matter, she argues that material substances are subverted by matter and maintained by form that controls the matter to...
This book explores a fundamental tension in Aristotle's metaphysics: how can an entity such as a living organisma composite generated through the i...
A Companion to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive and current overview of the history of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from its origins until late antiquity.
Comprises an extensive collection of original essays, featuring contributions from both rising stars and senior scholars of ancient philosophy
Integrates analytic and continental traditions
Explores the development of various disciplines, such as mathematics, logic, grammar, physics, and medicine, in relation to ancient philosophy
Includes an illuminating introduction,...
A Companion to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive and current overview of the history of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from its o...
Composed in the fourth century b.c., the "Phaedrus "a dialogue between Phaedrus and Socrates deals ostensibly with love but develops into a wide-ranging discussion of such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the nature of humanity, the immortality of the soul, and the attainment of truth, ending with an in-depth discussion of the principles of rhetoric. This erudite commentary, which also includes the original Greek text, is designed to help intermediate-level students of Greek read, understand, and enjoy Plato s magnificent work."" Drawing on his extensive classroom experience and...
Composed in the fourth century b.c., the "Phaedrus "a dialogue between Phaedrus and Socrates deals ostensibly with love but develops into a wide-rangi...
