Life and Works 1. Explaining Nature and the Nature of Explanation 2. Thinking 3. Aristotle’s Early Ontology 4. Puzzles of Nature 5. Substance and the Science of Being qua Being 6. Living Beings 7. Living Well 8. Political AssociationRhetoric and the Arts 9. Aristotle’s Legacy. Index
Christopher Shields is Shuster Professor of Philosophy and Concurrent Professor of Classics at the University of Notre Dame, USA. His books include Order in Multiplicity: Homonymy in the Philosophy of Aristotle (1999), Ancient Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge, 2011), and (with Robert Pasnau) The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas (2003). He served as editor of The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy (2002), and The Oxford Handbook on Aristotle (2012).
"With this accessible, incisive overview, Shields will become for a
new generation of undergraduate and graduate students what W. D.
Ross or W. K. C. Guthrie were for previous generations of scholars
- a lifeline of clarity in the sometimes murky seas of Aristotle's
texts. …a fluid, contemporary analysis of Aristotle that remains
lively through candid acknowledgement of textual puzzles and a
lucid ordering in exposition. … Summing Up: Essential." -
CHOICEPraise for the first edition:'This delightful and fully
engaging book, written in a sparkling style and abounding in
entertaining examples, is designed for those who are new to
Aristotle and want to approach him from a contemporary
philosophical standpoint. ...The book fulfils these goals very well
and thereby offers a prime alternative to standard introductions to
Aristotle.' – Philosophical Review'This volume would serve as an
excellent survey for undergraduate or graduate students, presenting
an accessible and clear overview of Aristotle's major philosophical
projects ... it delivers clear discussions of many of Aristotle's
key philosophical ideas, captures much of what is lively and
exciting about Aristotle's thought, and serves as an excellent
entry point to more serious study of Aristotle's philosophy.' – Ian
Halim, Bryn Mawr Classical Review'Christopher Shields' book
introduces the philosophy of Aristotle in a comprehensive,
informative and perspicuously argued way that engages with the
philosopher's arguments and views with critical surety and acuity.'
– Vasilis Politis, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland'An impressive
and first-rate overview of Aristotle's philosophy. I can't think of
a better introduction.' – Richard Kraut, Northwestern University,
USA
"With this accessible, incisive overview, Shields will become for a
new generation of undergraduate and graduate students what W. D.
Ross or W. K. C. Guthrie were for previous generations of scholars
- a lifeline of clarity in the sometimes murky seas of Aristotle's
texts. …a fluid, contemporary analysis of Aristotle that remains
lively through candid acknowledgement of textual puzzles and a
lucid ordering in exposition. … Summing Up: Essential." -
CHOICEPraise for the first edition:'This delightful and fully
engaging book, written in a sparkling style and abounding in
entertaining examples, is designed for those who are new to
Aristotle and want to approach him from a contemporary
philosophical standpoint. ...The book fulfils these goals very well
and thereby offers a prime alternative to standard introductions to
Aristotle.' – Philosophical Review'This volume would serve as an
excellent survey for undergraduate or graduate students, presenting
an accessible and clear overview of Aristotle's major philosophical
projects ... it delivers clear discussions of many of Aristotle's
key philosophical ideas, captures much of what is lively and
exciting about Aristotle's thought, and serves as an excellent
entry point to more serious study of Aristotle's philosophy.' – Ian
Halim, Bryn Mawr Classical Review'Christopher Shields' book
introduces the philosophy of Aristotle in a comprehensive,
informative and perspicuously argued way that engages with the
philosopher's arguments and views with critical surety and acuity.'
– Vasilis Politis, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland'An impressive
and first-rate overview of Aristotle's philosophy. I can't think of
a better introduction.' – Richard Kraut, Northwestern University,
USA
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