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On The Generation Of Animals

On The Generation Of Animals

Aristotle

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesZoology

ISBN10: 1162677538
ISBN13: 9781162677538
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
On The Generation Of Animals is a scientific treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It is one of his major works and deals with the subject of reproduction and embryology. Aristotle believed that all living beings were created through a process of spontaneous generation, where life arises from non-living matter. In this book, he examines the reproductive organs of various animals and describes the process of conception, development, and birth. He also discusses the differences between male and female reproductive systems, and the role of each in the creation of offspring. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different aspect of animal reproduction. It is considered a landmark in the history of biology and has had a significant influence on the development of embryology and reproductive science.THAT the male and the female are the principles of generation has been previously stated, as also what is their power and their essence. But why is it that one thing becomes and is male, another female? It is the business of our discussion as it proceeds to try and point out (1) that the sexes arise from Necessity and the first efficient cause, (2) from what sort of material they are formed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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