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The Universal In Physics I.1, Joseph Owens C.Ss.R. Dec 1964

The Universal In Physics I.1, Joseph Owens C.Ss.R.

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

The opening paragraph of the Physics sketches succinctly Aristotle's general notion of scientific knowledge. First, in any scientific discipline, to know a thing is to know its principles or elements. Secondly, the natural path of human knowledge is from things that are more knowable for men to things that are more knowable in themselves, that is, from concretions to the distinct cognition of principles and elements. These two norms are regarded as applying to all scientific procedure. Here they are outlined briefly as an introduction to the Aristotelian philosophy of nature. But Aristotle goes on to apparently recommend moving from …


A Century Of Platonic Scholarship In France: From Cousin To Robin, Ernst Morris Manasse Dec 1964

A Century Of Platonic Scholarship In France: From Cousin To Robin, Ernst Morris Manasse

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

Traces the influence of Neoplatonism in scholarship and philosophy in France from the 1830's to the 1930's.


The Aristotelian Doctrine Of Qualitative Change In Physics Vii.3, Gerard Verbeke Aug 1964

The Aristotelian Doctrine Of Qualitative Change In Physics Vii.3, Gerard Verbeke

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

Aristotle wonders whether it is possible to translate into terms of qualitative change the most important activities of man, such as technical activities, culture of the body, moral conduct, and scientific knowledge. The confrontation between the notion of qualitative change on the one hand and certain fundamental forms of human activity on the other makes it possible to define even more precisely the notion of alloiosis and to lead us to a more thorough understanding of the distinctive nature of properly human activities.


Sagp Amherst Conference 1964, Rosamond Kent Sprague Jul 1964

Sagp Amherst Conference 1964, Rosamond Kent Sprague

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

Announcement of the Amherst conference of SAGP, August 1964


Some Observations Concerning Plato's Lysis, Donald Norman Levin Jan 1964

Some Observations Concerning Plato's Lysis, Donald Norman Levin

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

Discussion of the authenticity and relative dating of the dialogue followed by examination of the several definitions of "philos". The Good is the ultimate goal that remains in view to Plato, no matter what else must be abandoned as dialectically unacceptable.


Listing Of 1964-1965 Sagp Content, Society For Ancient Greek Philosophy Jan 1964

Listing Of 1964-1965 Sagp Content, Society For Ancient Greek Philosophy

The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter

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