ISBN: 9780282663421 - Generation of Animals: With an English Translation (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of animal reproduction and development, offering a glimpse into the scientific thought of ancient Greece. The author, working within the framework of classical Greek philosophy, explores the fundamental causes of life, examining the concepts of final cause, motive cause, formal cause, and material cause. He meticulously analyzes the roles of the male and female in procreation, arguing that the male provides the form and the female the matter, while highlighting the importance of the 'final cause' in shaping the course of development. This book, part of a larger body of work, stands as a landmark in the history of zoology and embryology. Through the authorââ â¢s insightful observations and detailed analysis, we gain a unique understanding of how the ancients viewed the fundamental processes of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…