Physics

<p><span style=color: rgba(88 89 91 1)>In the first two books of the </span><em style=color: rgba(88 89 91 1)>Physics</em><span style=color: rgba(88 89 91 1)> Aristotle discusses philosophical issues involved in the investigation of the physical universe. He introduces his distinction between form and matter and his fourfold classification of causes or explanatory factors and defends teleological explanation. These books therefore form a natural entry into Aristotle's system as a whole and also occupy an important place in the history of scientific thought.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(88 89 91 1)>The present volume provides a close literal translation which can be used by serious students without Greek. The introduction and commentary deal with the interpretation and assessment from a philosophical standpoint of what Aristotle says.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(88 89 91 1)>This translation was first published in 1970.</span></p>