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The Great Philosophers

Aristotle

Kenneth Mcleish

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English
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
24 October 2023
'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all' Aristotle

'Knowing yourself is the mark of all wisdom'

'You will never do anything in this world without courage'

Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers that has ever lived. Taught by Plato, he was the first genuine scientist in history, a true pioneer of both science and philosophy. Widely credited as the inventor of the field of formal logic, his ideas have remained relevant throughout the world down through the centuries. Whilst little is known about his life, he tutored Alexander the Great and established a library in the Lyceum. The poet Dante called him 'the master of those who know'.

Kenneth Mcleish's short work is the perfect introduction to one of the most influential philosophers and scientists of all time.

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Imprint:   Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 176mm,  Width: 108mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   52g
ISBN:   9781399612326
ISBN 10:   1399612328
Series:   GREAT PHILOSOPHERS
Pages:   64
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kenneth McLeish was educated at Bradford Grammar School and at Worcester College, Oxford. He was a regular broadcaster on musical and literary topics, and his books include an important critical study, The Theatre of Aristophanes, translations of Sophocles and of Aristophanes, and many books for children.

Reviews for The Great Philosophers: Aristotle

The virtue of these deceptively brief books is that they are the real thing * EVENING STANDARD * The books should improve the cultural circulation of philosophy by their style as well as their substance * TES * A promising venture * THE TIMES * Rarely have intellectual sophistication and complexity come so cheap * FINANCIAL TIMES * If you want to acquire some first-hand experience of philosophy and democracy you would do well to read this welcome series * TIMES HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT *


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