Mathematics in Aristotle

by Thomas L. Heath and Thomas Little Heath

This is a detailed exposition of Aristotelian mathematics & mathematical terminology. It contains clear translations of all the most important passages on mathematics in the writings of Aristotle, together with explanatory notes & commentary by Heath. Particularly interesting are the discussions of "hypothesis" & related terms, of Zeno's paradox, & of the relation of mathematics to other sciences. The book includes a comprehensive index of the passages...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855065649
• ISBN13: 9781855065642
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: St. Augustine's Press
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"