Armand Marie Leroi
The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408836224
- author:
- Armand Marie Leroi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.9 x 3.5 x 12.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Aristotle's groundbreaking work in biology began with his observations of the natural world. On the island of Lesbos, he catalogued the animals that lived there, including their mating habits and physical characteristics. In "The Lagoon", acclaimed biologist Armand Marie Leroi recovers Aristotle's lost science, exploring the connections between his biological discoveries and his philosophical ideas. Leroi delves into the Philosopher's zoological treatise, Historia animalium, revealing how Aristotle's understanding of the natural world was shaped by his observations of the creatures he encountered. The book also examines the ways in which modern science continues to build upon Aristotle's work, demonstrating the enduring impact of his scientific discoveries. By exploring Aristotle's life and work, "The Lagoon" offers a fascinating insight into the development of Western scientific thought.
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