Principles and Proofs: Aristotle's Theory of Demonstrative Science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Principles and Proofs: Aristotle's Theory of Demonstrative Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard D. McKirahan
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:354
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenrePhilosophy - epistemology and theory of knowledge
ISBN/Barcode 9780691603254
ClassificationsDewey:160
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 March 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

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 t

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