History of Greek Philosophy (Volume 3)

Author: Wang Zisong et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: The History of Greek Philosophy was originally planned as a four-volume work. The first volume discusses philosophy before Socrates, primarily ancient Greek natural philosophy. The second volume discusses the philosophy of the Sophists, Socrates, and Plato, both of which have already been published. The third volume is entirely dedicated to Aristotle's philosophical thought and provides a brief introduction to the early Peripatetic school. In the history of Western philosophy, Aristotle was a great thinker who bridged the past and the future. He summarized and developed previous natural philosophy and the rationalist tradition established by Socrates and Plato. He distinguished philosophy from science, thereby pioneering the independent study of metaphysics, ontology, as well as logic, natural philosophy, physics, astronomy, zoology, psychology, ethics, politics, rhetoric, and poetics (art theory). His contributions have played an unparalleled role in shaping Western culture for over two thousand years. This volume is divided into four parts: Logic and Philosophy, Natural Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Practical Philosophy. Each part focuses on Aristotle's major works, analyzing and interpreting his key concepts, categories, analytical arguments, and theories, providing an objective, specific, and comprehensive introduction to his thought. It also addresses important debates in Western academia throughout history. The primary purpose of this book is to provide essential materials for scholars in China who are dedicated to studying and researching Aristotle's philosophical thought.