Publisher's Synopsis
On Generation and Corruption is a philosophical treatise written by Aristotle, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. In this book, Aristotle explores the nature of change, particularly the changes that occur in living things. He argues that all change is caused by the interaction of two opposing forces - one that seeks to preserve a thing's essence, and another that seeks to transform it.Aristotle also discusses the nature of matter and form, and how they relate to the process of generation and corruption. He argues that matter is the potential for existence, while form is the actualization of that potential. Through this lens, he explores the process of growth and decay in living things, and how they relate to the larger natural world.Throughout the book, Aristotle draws on his observations of the natural world, as well as the philosophical traditions that came before him. He explores the ideas of other ancient philosophers, such as Empedocles and Anaxagoras, and builds on their theories to create his own unique perspective on the nature of change.On Generation and Corruption is a dense and challenging read, but it is also one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy. It has influenced countless thinkers over the centuries, and remains a vital part of the philosophical canon.Further, we are to study growth and 'alteration'. We must inquire what each of them is; and whether 'alteration' is to be identified with coming-to-be, or whether to these different names there correspond two separate processes with distinct natures.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.
