The Poetics of Aristotle - Couverture souple

Aristotle; 384 – 322 BCE, was a Greek philosopher born in Stagirus, northern Greece, in 384 BCE. His father, Nicomachus, died when Aristotle was a child, whereafter Proxenus of Atarneus became his guardian. At eighteen, he joined Plato's Academy in Athens and remained there until the age of thirty-seven (c. 347 BCE). His writings cover many subjects – including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, linguistics, politics and government – and constitute the first comprehensive system of Western philosophy. Shortly after Plato died, Aristotle left Athens and, at the request of Philip of Macedonia, tutored Alexander the Great between 356 and 323 BCE. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Aristotle was the first genuine scientist in history. ... Every scientist is in his debt."

The Poetics of Aristotle is a classic philosophical work by one of the worlds most respected and widely regarded philosophers of all time. It is a beautifully written piece which explores concepts such as music, rhythm and harmony. It is a deep and meaningful book by one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived, and will enrich all who read it. All profits from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community Project, a project that aims to promote peace and harmony in the world, to learn more about the project please visit the website; www.freerivercommunity.com Cover painting by José de Ribera 1591 - 1652