Principles and Proofs: Aristotle's Theory of Demonstrative Science by Richard D.

Description: Principles and Proofs by Richard D. McKirahan, Jr. By a thorough study of the Posterior Analytics and related Aristotelian texts, Richard McKirahan reconstructs Aristotles theory of episteme--science. The Posterior Analytics contains the first extensive treatment of the nature and structure of science in the history of philosophy, and McKirahans aim is to interpret it sympathetically, following t FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description By a thorough study of the Posterior Analytics and related Aristotelian texts, Richard McKirahan reconstructs Aristotles theory of episteme--science. The Posterior Analytics contains the first extensive treatment of the nature and structure of science in the history of philosophy, and McKirahans aim is to interpret it sympathetically, following the lead of the text, rather than imposing contemporary frameworks on it. In addition to treating the theory as a whole, the author uses textual and philological as well as philosophical material to interpret many important but difficult individual passages. A number of issues left obscure by the Aristotelian material are settled by reference to Euclids geometrical practice in the Elements. To justify this use of Euclid, McKirahan makes a comparative analysis of fundamental features of Euclidian geometry with the corresponding elements of Aristotles theory. Emerging from that discussion is a more precise and more complex picture of the relation between Aristotles theory and Greek mathematics--a picture of mutual, rather than one-way, dependence. Originally published in 1992.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsIntroduction3IThe Motivation for The Theory of Demonstration7IIThe Approach to the Principles21IIIThe Kinds of Principles36IVThe Subject Genus50VThe Subordinate Sciences64VIAxioms or Common Principles68VIIDefinitions, I: The Per Se80VIIIScientific Essences103IXDefinitions, II: Form and Content111XExistence Claims122XIAristotles Principles and Greek Mathematics133XIIAristotles Demonstrations and Euclids Elements144XIIIThe Varieties of Demonstration, I: Universal Subject-Attribute Demonstrations164XIVThe Varieties of Demonstration, II: Application Arguments177XVThe Varieties of Demonstration, III: Demonstrations of Existence188XVIDemonstration of Essence: Another Form of Scientific Proof?198XVIIScientific Explanation209XVIIIOur Knowledge of the Principles235Notes273Bibliography309Index Locorum321General Index335 Review One of Choices Outstanding Academic Titles for 1993 Prizes Short-listed for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 1993 Long Description By a thorough study of the Posterior Analytics and related Aristotelian texts, Richard McKirahan reconstructs Aristotles theory of episteme--science. The Posterior Analytics contains the first extensive treatment of the nature and structure of science in the history of philosophy, and McKirahans aim is to interpret it sympathetically, following the lead of the text, rather than imposing contemporary frameworks on it. In addition to treating the theory as a whole, the author uses textual and philological as well as philosophical material to interpret many important but difficult individual passages. A number of issues left obscure by the Aristotelian material are settled by reference to Euclids geometrical practice in the Elements. To justify this use of Euclid, McKirahan makes a comparative analysis of fundamental features of Euclidian geometry with the corresponding elements of Aristotles theory. Emerging from that discussion is a more precise and more complex picture of the relation between Aristotles theory and Greek mathematics--a picture of mutual, rather than one-way, dependence. Originally published in 1992.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Review Quote One of Choices Outstanding Academic Titles for 1993 Details ISBN0691603251 Pages 354 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library ISBN-10 0691603251 ISBN-13 9780691603254 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Aristotles Theory of Demonstrative Science Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Year 2017 DEWEY 160 Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2017-03-21 Language English Translated from English Short Title Principles and Proofs UK Release Date 2017-03-21 NZ Release Date 2017-03-21 US Release Date 2017-03-21 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691073637 AU Release Date 2017-05-29 Author Richard D. McKirahan, Jr. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161688144;

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