The History of Animals

The History of Animals

by Aristotle
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 09/01/2025

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"The History of Animals" is a biological treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle around 350 BCE. It is considered one of the earliest and most comprehensive works on zoology in Western literature.The book is divided into ten volumes and covers a wide range of topics related to the study of animals, including their anatomy, behavior, habitats, and reproduction. Aristotle's approach to zoology was based on his belief in the unity of nature and the idea that all living things share a common essence.In "The History of Animals," Aristotle observed and described a vast number of species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. He classified animals according to their characteristics and habits, and he made many important observations and discoveries, such as the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals, the function of the heart in circulatory systems, and the role of the brain in animal behavior.One of the most notable aspects of Aristotle's approach to zoology was his emphasis on empirical observation and the importance of gathering data from the natural world. He believed that careful observation of animals in their natural habitats was essential for understanding their behavior and physiology.

ISBN:
9789358074406
9789358074406
Category:
Classic fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
09-01-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read
Aristotle

Aristotle was born in the Macedonian city of Stagira in 384 BC, and died in 322. He studied in Plato's Academy in Athens and later became tutor to Alexander the Great, before establishing his own school in Athens, called the Lyceum. His writings, which were of extraordinary range, profoundly affected the whole course of ancient, medieval and modern philosophy. Many of them have survived, including The Nicomachean Ethics, The Politics and Poetics, among others.

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