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On the Natural Sciences

- An Arabic critical edition and English translation of Epistles 15-21

About On the Natural Sciences

This is the first critical edition of Epistles 15-21 of the Brethren of Purity, which explore the natural sciences and correspond to Aristotle's great works on philosophy of nature. Carla Baffioni illuminates the Epistles' relation to Greek philosophy, with particular focus on various doctrines of Ismaili origin that are echoed in the treatises.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199683802
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 969
  • Published:
  • November 27, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 164x239x55 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1590 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of On the Natural Sciences

This is the first critical edition of Epistles 15-21 of the Brethren of Purity, which explore the natural sciences and correspond to Aristotle's great works on philosophy of nature. Carla Baffioni illuminates the Epistles' relation to Greek philosophy, with particular focus on various doctrines of Ismaili origin that are echoed in the treatises.

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