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The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science
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The Remarkable But Neglected Story Of Aristotles Founding Role In The Scientific Study Of Natureboth A Travelogue And A Study Of The Origins Of Science, The Lagoon Shows How An Ancient Thinker Still Has Much To Teach Us Today. Aristotles Philosophy Looms Large Over The History Of Western Thought, But The Subject He Most Loved Was Biology. He Wrote Vast Treatises On Animals, Dissecting Them, Classifying Them, Recording How They Lived, Fed, And Bred. He Founded A Science. It Can Even Be Said That He Founded Science Itself.In This Luminous Book, Acclaimed Biologist Armand Marie Leroi Recovers Aristotles Science. He Explores Aristotles Observations, His Deep Ideas, His Inspired Guessesand The Things He Got Wildly Wrong. Leroi Visits The Aegean Island Where Aristotle Plumbed The Secrets Of The Living World In All Its Beauty. Modern Science Still Bears The Stamp Of Its Founder. The Lagoon Reveals That Aristotle Was Not Only The First Biologist, But Also One Of The Greatest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science'? A: The book explores Aristotle's foundational role in the scientific study of nature, particularly in biology, and how his observations and philosophies continue to influence modern science.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science' is Armand Marie Leroi, an acclaimed biologist.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 8, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in philosophy, as it delves into Aristotle's philosophical contributions to science and nature.
- Q: Does the book discuss Aristotle's mistakes in science? A: Yes, the book discusses not only Aristotle's observations and ideas but also the inaccuracies and misconceptions he had.
- Q: Will this book appeal to readers interested in biology? A: Absolutely, the book provides insights into Aristotle's biological studies and his classification of animals, making it appealing to biology enthusiasts.
- Q: Is 'The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science' a scholarly work? A: While it is based on scholarly research, the book is written in an accessible style that makes it suitable for general readers as well as academics.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Lagoon'? A: The book explores themes of scientific inquiry, the relationship between philosophy and biology, and the lasting impact of Aristotle's work on modern science.