The influence of Aristotle, the prince of philosophers, on the intellectual history of the West is second to none. In this book Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches, his discoveries in logic and his metaphysical theories, his work in psychology and in ethics and politics, and his ideas about art and poetry, placing his teachings in their historical context. List of Illustrations vii List of Maps xii The Man and His Work 1(6) A Public Figure 7(7) Zoological Researches 14(10) Collecting Facts 24(6) The Philosophical Background 30(9) The Structure of the Sciences 39(7) Logic 46(7) Knowledge 53(6) Ideal and Achievement 59(5) Reality 64(11) Change 75(8) Causes 83(9) Empiricism 92(5) Aristotle's World-Picture 97(8) Psychology 105(5) Evidence and Theory 110(6) Teleology 116(7) Practical Philosophy 123(8) The Arts 131(5) Afterlife 136(7) References 143(8) Chronological Table 151(2) Further Reading 153(4) Index 157