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Heat, Pneuma, and Soul in Ancient Philosophy and Science Hynek Barto
Heat, Pneuma, and Soul in Ancient Philosophy and Science
Hynek Barto
Ancient theories of the soul were influenced decisively by general assumptions about basic properties of living things, especially 'heat' and 'breath' (pneuma). This volume considers the relationship of the notions of heat, breath (pneuma), and soul in ancient Greek philosophy and science from the Presocratics to Aristotle.
388 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 12, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108476737 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 388 |
| Dimensions | 354 × 246 × 25 mm · 680 g |
| Editor | Bartos, Hynek (Charles University, Prague) |
| Editor | King, Colin Guthrie (Providence College, Rhode Island) |