The Basic Works of Aristotle (Modern Library Classics)

An edition with definite pros and cons

Of Aristotle's works, I offer no critique; what could I say that has not been said more clearly and elegantly by reviewers more expert than I on the subject? Beyond the incredible historical and cultural import of the works, the fact that the writings of a scientist and philosopher who lived...

The Oxford translation seems better than this one

I'm only just starting to read Aristotle's works, but already I wish I got the 2-volume Oxford set. Compare the line 20 of the first book (translated by Edghill) from Basic Works:"Of things themselves some are predicable of a subject, and are never present in a subject. Thus 'man' is predicable...

Damaged

The book was damaged during shipping, so the edges were tattered. Returned for full refund. Otherwise, it was brand new.

Excellent

This is an excellent collection of Aristotle's works that is very interesting and well written.

"Basic" and enough for a solid reference and good overview

This is a concise singular source on Aristotle and with enough in it to understand a great deal about him. Since so much of what he had to say has been taken apart by later philosophers it is helpful to have the real "basics" for a reference. It's approach is especially useful in comparing him to...

Not for a permanent place on your shelf

I won't be the first reviewer to point out that this book is shoddy in binding; my son's school copy fell apart after less than two weeks of teenage reading. Surely, if one is still to take Aristotle seriously, one will need a longer acquaintanceship. If one is only "cruising" through Aristotle,...

Good collection of Aristotle

After Plato, Aristotle is by far the greatest Athenian Greek Philosopher. A polymathic genius whose interests ranged from poetry to theology to astronomy, physics and biology, Aristotle systematized Western thought and laid down many of the basic rules for argument and rationality which still...

Aristotle Rules !

I don't understand much of what i read, particularly because he was Greek, but also because they talked different back then with regards to what words mean. However, I can see he knew how to think, especially with regards to thinking things through. Thoroughly enjoyed it. ...You may have more...

Problems with this edition

I love Aristotle and this is a good collection, but my book fell apart! I had a course that used just this book, and despite the fact that we all took good care of our copies, nearly all of our books tore in half or lost pages. Some actually had to make a new book out of it!

Product arrived in excellent condition quickly.