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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 185 EAN: 9780684838236 ISBN: 0684838230 Label: Touchstone Manufacturer: Touchstone Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: June 01, 1997 Publisher: Touchstone Studio: Touchstone Accessories:
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 Rating:  - Aristotle is for everybodyPhilosophy is everybody's business according to Mortimer Adler and to him Aristotle is our best teacher. His views are timeless because he drew them from the common experience of all men from all time. He was the master of uncommon common sense. Aristotle says reason is what is common to all mankind. The ability to ask questions about the world, to categorize and to play philosophical games. Man utilizes reason in three directions: producing, practicing and knowing. Alder follows this ... Read More Rating:  - Intro for the Young ReaderAristotle for Everybody is a brief introduction to Aristotle aimed at the young reader. Its target audience is probably the inquisitive student in the 12-14 range who is seeking an overview of Aristotelian thought. I accidentally picked up this book after glancing at a couple of the reviews on this site. I was about to re-read some Aristotle and was seeking to re-acquaint myself with his particular style and language. This is definitely not the book for this purpose. Adler's ... Read More Rating: - Aristotle-Everybody's philosopherMortimer Adler is one of my favorite philosophers because; he can take complex philosophical ideas and make them understandable for the non-philosopher. This is a great skill that few philosophers posses and one of the reasons why ordinary people do not read philosophy. In this book, Adler distills Aristotle's thoughts on metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. My major interest is in political philosophy, how do humans create a better society to live in? Aristotle builds a case for the need ... Read More Rating: - A "Must Read" for EverybodyThere isn't very much I can add to what has already been said by other reviewers. This is an absolutely excellent and accessible introduction to Aristotle and his thinking. As one reviewer says, the chapters are very logical and straightforward, each building up on previous chapters. Upon reading this brief book, the reader will have a much better understanding of Aristotle's thought, as well as an expanded perspective on God, our existence, family, work, and contemplation. While the subject matter ... Read More Rating:  - A clearly written introduction to Aristotle's philosophy written by a modern aristotelianAdler, who taught at the University of Chicago and was associated with the "Great Books" movement, finds fault with Aristotle's views on the inferiority of women and the naturalness of slavery. Otherwise, he finds Aristotle's views as a philosopher unparalleled, with Aristotle remaining the philosopher of common sense. For Adler, philosophy has to do with elaborating and reflecting on common sense based on the everyday experiences that all humans have, as opposed to the specialized experiences ... Read More 
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