Aristote et les classifications zoologiques

This volume puts forward a general study of the classification of animals, which constitutes a focal point in the studies of This volume puts forward a general study of the classification of animals, which constitutes a focal point in the studies of Aristotle´s "biology." Even if Aristotle was the only Greek scientist to propose a systematic method of research and an elaborate classification, his work needs to be seen within a wider frame of scientific and literary context and continuity. This volume thus analyzes in chronological order classification systems of animals in Greek literary texts dealing with zoology from the 8th to the 4th century BC. French text.