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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 January 2021

Paula Gottlieb
Paula Gottlieb
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
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I provide an overview of which the main thesis is that Aristotle’s view of thought and feelings is sui generis, different from Kantian and Humean style views of motivation. Aristotle’s doctrine of the mean is introduced, along with a discussion of philosophical method and a synopsis of chapters.

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Aristotle on Thought and Feeling , pp. 1 - 12
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Introduction
  • Paula Gottlieb, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Book: Aristotle on Thought and Feeling
  • Online publication: 08 January 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107323544.001
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  • Introduction
  • Paula Gottlieb, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Book: Aristotle on Thought and Feeling
  • Online publication: 08 January 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107323544.001
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  • Introduction
  • Paula Gottlieb, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Book: Aristotle on Thought and Feeling
  • Online publication: 08 January 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107323544.001
Available formats
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