摘要: In the first two books of Physics Aristotle discusses philosophical issues involved in investigation physical universe. He introduces his distinction between form and matter fourfold classification causes or explanatory factors, defends teleological explanation. These therefore a natural entry into Aristotle's system as whole, also occupy an important place history scientific thought. The present volume provides close literal translation, which can be used by serious students without Greek. introduction commentary deal with interpretation assessment, from standpoint, what says. This translation was published 1970.