Bücher von William Arthur Heidel

Pseudo-Platonica is a book written by William Arthur Heidel and published in 1896. The book is an analysis of the works attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, but which are believed to have been written by other authors. These works are known as ""pseudo-Platonic"" texts.Heidel examines the history and provenance of these texts, as well as their content and style. He discusses the various theories and debates surrounding the authorship of these works, and provides his own opinions on the matter.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the dialogues attributed to Plato, but which are believed to have been written by other authors. Heidel discusses the authenticity of these works, and provides a detailed analysis of their themes and arguments.The second part of the book focuses on the spurious works attributed to Plato, such as the Epinomis and the Letters. Heidel examines the origins and influences of these works, and provides a critical assessment of their philosophical content.Overall, Pseudo-Platonica is a comprehensive and insightful study of the works attributed to Plato, and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Necessary and the Contingent in the Aristotelian System"" is a philosophical treatise written by William Arthur Heidel. The book explores the concept of necessity and contingency in the Aristotelian system, which is a prominent philosophical framework developed by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Heidel delves into the Aristotelian concepts of causality, substance, and essence to examine how necessity and contingency are intertwined in the natural world. He argues that while some things are necessary and cannot be otherwise, others are contingent and could have been different. Heidel's work provides a detailed analysis of Aristotelian metaphysics and epistemology, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.