Heat, Pneuma, and Soul in Ancient Philosophy and Science - 9781108701396

Ancient theories of the soul were influenced decisively by general assumptions about basic properties of living things, especially 'heat' and 'breath' (pneuma). This volume considers the relationship of the notions of heat, breath (pneuma), and soul in ancient Greek philosophy and science from the Presocratics to Aristotle.

• | : Hynek Bartos (Charles University, Prague), Colin Guthrie King (Providence College, Rhode Island) (Edited by)
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 06, 2023
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 390 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1108701396
• | ISBN-13: 9781108701396