Aristotle

by A.E. Taylor

Book Overview

A. E. Taylor's Aristotle is a brilliantly written popular account of the great Greek philosopher and his thought. It is not simply a listing and abstract discussion of ideas, but a searching analysis of Aristotle's thought, both in terms of its contemporary and historical background, and its present application. Written by one of the very greatest Platonic scholars of our day, it is provocative enough to stimulate the expert, and lucid and instructive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486202801
• ISBN13: 9780486202808
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Much more than the title

I bought this book expecting to get know who Aristotle was, where he came from, etc.; typical biographical info., instead I got to know how he thought. The author does an amazing job of explaining Aristotle's philosophy. Anyone can read this book and come away with a better understanding of Aristotle, the University professor or the layperson.