Book description
Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy
of Aristotle in just one hour.
The philosophy of Aristotle dominated Western thought for over a
thousand years. He had a mind that mastered all disciplines from
mathematics to politics and had a continuing impact on every sphere of
knowledge he touched. Above all, Aristotle is credited with the founding
of logic. He divided human knowledge into separate categories, and
enabled our understanding of the world to develop in a systematic fashion.
Here is a concise, expert account of Aristotle's life and philosophical
ideas - entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are
selections from Aristotle's work, suggested further reading, and
chronologies that place Aristotle in the context of the broader scheme
of philosophy. 'Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy
wit about them . . .I find them hard to stop reading.' New York Times
'Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise' Wall Street Journal
'Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of
time, place, and character . . . I cannot think of a better way to
introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.' Boston Globe
'A godsend in this era of the short attention span.' New York Times
Paul Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives
and writes in London. A Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the
author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His
articles have appeared in a great many publications including the
Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy was
earned at Trinity College, Dublin.
