Aristote

1802 · 28071 — <p>This 1802 English edition of the Works of Aristotle printed for the booksellers in London presents an intriguing example of early modern pseudo-Aristotelian literature. While ostensibly a collected edition of Aristotle's major texts the contents instead reflect a blend of philosophical fragments folk science and spurious additions—most notably the inclusion of Problemata physica a work long associated with Aristotle despite scholarly doubts regarding its authorship. The volume also features oddities including contemporary medical references such as commentary on infant deaths attributed to London's air quality clearly outside the purview of any authentic Aristotelian manuscript. This eclecticism typifies the genre of popular "Aristotle" books produced for lay audiences in 18th- and early 19th-century Anglo-American print culture. The copy offered here is complete in its 240 pages bound in period full leather and printed in New England in 1806 despite its London imprint. A fascinating artifact of both classical appropriation and vernacular medical publishing. Very Good condition: leather binding moderately rubbed with corners worn but intact and secure; pages with mild foxing and age toning; collated complete. Octavo 8vo single volume. Collation: 240p. No illustrations. Edition: 1802 printing. References: Placeholder. Item Number SKU: #28071. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> printed for the booksellers hardcover