On the Heavens (eBook)

Exploring Celestial Mysteries and Cosmic Order

Aristotle (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
97 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406646721-0 (EAN)

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Aristotle's 'On the Heavens' is a seminal work in the field of natural philosophy, exploring the nature of celestial bodies and the structure of the universe. Written in a clear and systematic style, the book delves into topics such as the motion of the stars, the order of the planets, and the concept of a geocentric universe. Aristotle's approach is highly observational, drawing on his own studies and the knowledge of his time to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cosmos. 'On the Heavens' exemplifies Aristotle's logical reasoning and scientific methodology, making it a foundational text in the history of astronomy and cosmology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of scientific thought in ancient Greece.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.4.2021
• Übersetzer: John Leofric Stocks
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie Altertum / Antike
• Schlagworte: 350 BCE works • 350s BCE works • 4th century BCE works • Ancient Greek • Aristotle • Classical literature • Cosmology • Greek Philosophy • Metaphysics • Natural Philosophy • Natural Sciences • Philosophy • science writing