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On Dreams: Aristotle's Philosophical and Scientific Inquiry into Dreaming (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading) (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 53
ISBN13: 9781806983582
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Nov 13 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In On Dreams, Aristotle offers a remarkable early exploration of sleep, dreaming, and the nature of perception. Far ahead of his time, Aristotle treats dreams not as supernatural visions, but as natural phenomena that arise from our sensory experiences and inner mental life.
This short yet powerful work examines how the mind continues to function in altered states of consciousness and what that tells us about reality itself.
This modern edition brings Aristotle's insights into a clear, contemporary form while preserving the richness of the original ideas. It's ideal for readers interested in ancient psychology, consciousness studies, or simply the deeper questions surrounding the dream world.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- The First Scientific Theory of Dreams - How Aristotle broke from myth to analyze dreams as physiological and psychological events
- The Link Between Senses and Sleep - Why dreams are shaped by our waking perceptions and inner sensations
- Philosophical Reflections on Reality - What dreaming teaches us about the boundary between illusion and truth
- Accessible and Enlightening Translation - A clear, faithful rendition for modern readers, students, and seekers of timeless wisdom
Whether you're a philosopher, student of psychology, or dream enthusiast, On Dreams is a concise, powerful read that opens the door to the ancient roots of modern thought.
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