Aristotle

Director Center for Philosophy of Science James G Lennox

Aristotle is without question the founder of the science of biology. In his treatise On the Parts of Animals, he develops his systematic principles for biological investigation, and explanation, and applies those principles to explain why the different animal kinds have the different parts that they do. It is one of the greatest achievements in the history of science. This new translation from the Greek aims to reflect the subtlety and detail of Aristotle's reasoning. The commentary provides help in understanding each argument as well as an integrated account of the goals and methods of the work taken as a whole.

On the Parts of Animals

Allan Gotthelf

James G. Lennox

Associate Professor of Philosophy Allan Gotthelf

An overview of biology and philosophy is followed by three sections on individual issues definition and demonstration, teleology and necessity in nature, and metaphysical themes.

Philosophical Issues in Aristotle's Biology

The papers collected in this 2001 volume focus on Aristotle's systematic investigation of animals.

Director Center for Philosophy of Science James G Lennox

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