Uncover the profound connection between theory and practice within Aristotle’s natural science. This authoritative volume presents new essays exploring how his scientific works, from biology to physics, intricately illuminate his broader philosophical theories. Delve into core concepts like matter-based explanations, cosmic teleology, and the nature of scientific judgment. Essential for scholars, university students of philosophy and classics, and anyone fascinated by the foundations of Western science, this book offers a rich, integrated view of Aristotelian thought and ancient philosophy.