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OverviewThis book examines an important area of Aristotle's philosophy: the generation of substances. While other changes presuppose the existence of a substance (Socrates grows taller), substantial generation results in something genuinely new that did not exist before (Socrates himself). The central argument of this book is that Aristotle defends a 'hylomorphic' model of substantial generation. In its most complete formulation, this model says that substantial generation involves three principles: (1) matter, which is the subject from which the change proceeds; (2) form, which is the end towards which the process advances; and (3) an efficient cause, which directs the process towards that form. By examining the development of this model across Aristotle's works, Devin Henry seeks to deepen our grasp on how the doctrine of hylomorphism - understood as a blueprint for thinking about the world - informs our understanding of the process by which new substances come into being. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Devin Henry (University of Western Ontario)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.480kg ISBN: 9781108475570ISBN 10: 1108475574 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 05 December 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'... Henry's interpretation is philosophically fruitful and well-motivated. This excellent book is essential reading for students of Aristotle's metaphysics and biology.' Emily Kress, Bryn Mawr Classical Review '... Henry's interpretation is philosophically fruitful and well-motivated. This excellent book is essential reading for students of Aristotle's metaphysics and biology.' Emily Kress, Bryn Mawr Classical Review '... Henry's general hylomorphic approach is rewarding, and anyone interested in hylomorphism will profit greatly from working through this ambitious study.' Samuel Meister, Journal of the History of Philosophy Author InformationDevin Henry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. He is co-editor of Bridging the Gap between Aristotle's Science and Ethics (with Karen M. Nielsen, Cambridge, 2015) and has published many articles on ancient Greek philosophy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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