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Walter Burley's Commentaries on Aristotle's Parva Naturalia - (Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy and Science) (Hardcover)
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- If you are interested in the science behind casting spells, why too much and too little sex is not good for your life, and whether it is possible to predict future from dreams or speculate while asleep, this book is for you.
- Author(s): Walter Burley
- 404 Pages
- Science, History
- Series Name: Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy and Science
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This is the first complete critical edition of the set of commentaries on Aristotle's short psychological and physiological treatises, the so-called Parva Naturalia, penned by Walter Burley, William of Ockham's most formidable opponent. The Parva Naturalia area true compendium of medieval natural philosophy.Book Synopsis
If you are interested in the science behind casting spells, why too much and too little sex is not good for your life, and whether it is possible to predict future from dreams or speculate while asleep, this book is for you. We present the first complete critical edition of the set of commentaries on Aristotle's short psychological and physiological treatises, the so-called Parva Naturalia, penned by Walter Burley, an early fourteenth century Oxford philosopher, later William of Ockham's most formidable opponent. It is a true compendium of medieval natural philosophy, putting together information taken from Aristotle, Avicenna, Averroes, Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, Peter of Auvergne, Simon of Faversham, and many more.Dimensions (Overall): 9.43 Inches (H) x 6.38 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.53 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 404
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: History
Series Title: Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy and Science
Publisher: Brill
Format: Hardcover
Author: Walter Burley
Language: English
Street Date: April 17, 2025
TCIN: 1007271450
UPC: 9789004449008
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-3383
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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