Aristotle on the Continuum in Presocratic Thought (1) (Issues in Ancient Philosophy)

By: Giovanna R. Giardina

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Synopsis: This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the origin and development of the concept of physical continuity in ancient thought before Aristotle, combining a thorough study of Presocratic philosophy with Aristotle’s perspective.The concept of continuity plays a fundamental role in Aristotle's philosophy, particularly in his physics; however, nowhere in his corpus does he present his theory of continuity. In this book, readers gain a solid foundation for understanding Aristotle’s theory of the continuum through an in-depth exploration of Presocratic views on being and continuity. The book’s innovative approach critically analyzes Aristotle’s engagement with his predecessors, including the work of Anaximander, the Pythagoreans, Eleatic philosophy, and the Atomists. By addressing this gap in existing literature, this volume not only enriches the discourse on Presocratic thought, but also establishes a clearer understanding of Aristotle’s contributions to the concept of continuity.This book is suitable for students and scholars of ancient philosophy and the philosophy of science, particularly those working on Presocratic philosophy and Aristotle’s thought more broadly.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 186 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040325469
Related ISBNs:: 9781003509301, 9781032834238, 9781040325452
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/11/25
Copyrighted By:: Giovanna R. Giardina, The right of Giovanna R. Giardina to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
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