Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction

• The best introduction to Aristotle aimed at non-specialists
• Jonathan Barnes is one of the best known scholars working in ancient philosophy
• Takes account of Aristotle's later influence as well as his importance as a classical philosopher and scientist
• Covers Aristotle's work in biology, logic, epistemology, psychology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics

Readership: General readers interested in the history of philosophy; undergraduate students.

Jonathan Barnes, Professor of Ancient Philosophy, University of Geneva

1. The man and his work; 2. A public figure; 3. Zoological researches; 4. Collecting facts; 5.The philosophical background; 6. The structure of the sciences; 7. Logic; 8. Knowledge; 9. Iegal and achievement; 10. Reality; 11.Change; 12 Causes; 13. Empiricism; 14. Aristotle's world-picture; 15. Psychology; 16. Evidence; 17. Teleology; 18. Practical philosophy; 19. The arts; 20. Afterlife; Chronological table; Further reading; References; Index