Teleology in the Ancient World

Teleology in the Ancient World
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 349
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Download or read book Teleology in the Ancient World written by Julius Rocca and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection provides a comprehensive examination of ancient teleological arguments from philosophical and medical perspectives.


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