Thomas K. Johansen

The powers of Aristotle's soul

Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction 1. Circumscribing the soul 2. Towards a scientific definition of the soul 3. Parts and unity in the definition of the soul 4. The definition of dunamis 5. The priority of the objects over the capacities of the soul 6. The importance of nutrition 7. The soul as an efficient cause 8. The matter of the souls activities 9. The perceptual capacity extended 10. Phantasia 11. The intellect and the limits of naturalism 12. The locomotive capacity 13. The descent from definition: The capacities of the soul applied 14. The capacities in the Parts and lives of animals

Aristotle on the Logos of the Craftsman

Aristotle thinks that an account, a logos , of some sort is characteristic of craft, technē . Some scholars think that the logos element of technē is tagged onto experience as a theoretical element not directly engaged in successful production: I argue instead that the logos grounds the productive ability of craft, and also that is practically orientated in a way that distinguishes it from the logos of theoretical science. Understanding the logos of craft thus helps us explain how the craftsman differs both from the merely experienced practitioner and from the theoretical scientist.

Why the Cosmos Needs a Craftsman: Plato, Timaeus 27d5-29b1

In his opening speech, Timaeus (Timaeus 27d5-29b1) argues that the cosmos must be the product of a craftsman looking to an eternal paradigm. Yet his premises seem at best to justify only that the world could have been made by such a craftsman. This paper seeks to clarify Timaeus’ justification for his stronger conclusion. It is argued that Timaeus sees a necessary role for craftsmanship as a cause that makes becoming like being.

Aristotle on the Sense Organs

Acknowledgements List of abbreviations of Aristotles works Introduction 1. Sight 2. The medium 3. Hearing 4. The contact senses 5. Smell 6. The actuality of perception Conclusion Bibliography Index locorum General index.