In this brilliantly written popular account, the foremost Platonist examines Aristotle's theories, historical background, influence, and present-day application. Dr. Taylor covers the Greek philosopher's thoughts on classification of the sciences; scientific method; formal logic; induction; theory of... read more
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In this brilliantly written popular account, the foremost Platonist examines Aristotle's theories, historical background, influence, and present-day application. Dr. Taylor covers the Greek philosopher's thoughts on classification of the sciences; scientific method; formal logic; induction; theory of knowledge; the four causes; motion and its eternity; God; terrestrial bodies; and much more.
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