Essays On The Aristotelian Tradition Hardcover

Anthony John Patrick Kenny

During most of the Christian millennia Aristotle has been the most influential of all philosophers. This selection of essays by the eminent philosopher and Aristotle scholar Anthony Kenny traces this influence through the ages. Particular attention is given to Aristotle's ethics and philosophy of mind, showing how they provided the framework for much fruitful development in the Middle Ages and again in the present century. Also included are some contributions to the most recent form of Aristotelian scholarship, computer-assisted stylometry. All who work on Aristotle and his intellectual legacy will find much to interest them in these Essays on the Aristotelian Tradition.

9780198250685

English

Oxford University Press

1 February 2001

184

Sir Anthony Kenny is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.

Kenny's introductory essay on 'The Aristotelian Tradition' is...of the highest interest. * Ricardo Pozzo, University of Verona *