Shields, C: Aristotle

Life and Works 1. Explaining Nature and the Nature of Explanation 2. Thinking 3. Aristotle's Early Ontology 4. Puzzles of Nature 5. Substance and the Science of Being qua Being 6. Living Beings 7. Living Well 8. Political AssociationRhetoric and the Arts 9. Aristotle's Legacy. Index

Christopher Shields is Professor of Classical Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. His books include Order in Multiplicity: Homonymy in the Philosophy of Aristotle (1999), Ancient Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge, 2011), and (with Robert Pasnau) The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas (2003). He served as editor of The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy (2002), and The Oxford Handbook on Aristotle (2012).

Praise for the first edition: 'This delightful and fully engaging book, written in a sparkling style and abounding in entertaining examples, is designed for those who are new to Aristotle and want to approach him from a contemporary philosophical standpoint. ...The book fulfils these goals very well and thereby offers a prime alternative to standard introductions to Aristotle.' - Philosophical Review 'This volume would serve as an excellent survey for undergraduate or graduate students, presenting an accessible and clear overview of Aristotle's major philosophical projects ... it delivers clear discussions of many of Aristotle's key philosophical ideas, captures much of what is lively and exciting about Aristotle's thought, and serves as an excellent entry point to more serious study of Aristotle's philosophy.' - Ian Halim, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'Christopher Shields' book introduces the philosophy of Aristotle in a comprehensive, informative and perspicuously argued way that engages with the philosopher's arguments and views with critical surety and acuity.' - Vasilis Politis, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland 'An impressive and first-rate overview of Aristotle's philosophy. I can't think of a better introduction.' - Richard Kraut, Northwestern University, USA