Aristotle on practical truth / Christiana Olfert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olfert, Christiana M. M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aristotle.

Truth--Philosophy--Early works to 1800.

Truth.

Practical reason--Early works to 1800.

Practical reason.

Reason.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 260 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.

Summary:

In this work, C.M.M. Olfert gives a book-length treatment of Aristotle's notion of practical truth. The text covers the origins of practical truth in Plato's philosophy; practical truth's role in practical reasoning; its contributions to motivation and action; and its implications for ethical development.

Contents:

Plato on practical reason and practical knowledge

Aristotle on the distinctness of practical reason

Aristotle's conception of practical truth

Rational action and fitting oneself to the world

Practical truth and learning from pleasure

Practical truth and new pleasures.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 21, 2017).

ISBN:

0-19-069537-4

0-19-028102-2