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Book Synopsis: For the Pre-Socratic philosophers the soul was the source of movement and sensation, while for Plato it was the seat of being, metaphysically distinct from the body that it was forced temporarily to inhabit. Plato's student Aristotle was determined to test the truth of both these beliefs against the emerging sciences of logic and biology. His examination of the huge variety of living organisms - the enormous range of their behaviour, their powers and their perceptual sophistication - convinced him of the inadequacy both of a materialist reduction and of a Platonic sublimation of the soul. In De Anima, he sought to set out his theory of the soul as the ultimate reality of embodied form and produced both a masterpiece of philosophical insight and a psychology of perennially fascinating subtlety.
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Discover the profound wisdom of ancient Greek philosophy with De Anima (On the Soul) (Penguin Classics). This timeless masterpiece by Aristotle challenges traditional beliefs about the soul, offering a groundbreaking theory backed by logic and biology. Plato's student, Aristotle, delves into the essence of living organisms, unraveling their behavior, powers, and perceptual sophistication. Unconvinced by materialist reduction or Platonic sublimation, Aristotle presents a fascinating psychology that unveils the true reality of the soul. Immerse yourself in this captivating exploration of embodied form and unlock the secrets of the soul's ultimate truth.
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