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This work is designed to make Aristotle's neglected but fascinating writings on sleep and dreams accessible in translation to modern readers, and to provide a commentary with a contemporary perspective. It considers Aristotle's theory of dreams in historical context, especially in relation to Plato. It also discusses neo-Freudian interpretations of Aristotle and contemporary experimental psychology of dreaming. Aristotle's account of dreaming as a function of the imagination is examined from a philosophical perspective. The work is revised and corrected version of the North American edition.

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`... combining a sureness of classical learning with a sympathetic understanding of the relevant areas of the modern literature. A book that will be of interest and profit to classicist and modern alike.' Dialogue `A beautiful edition... a model for this kind of translation and textual study...' Desmond Fitzgerald, UCSF

'A beautiful edition... a model for this kind of translation and textual study...' Desmond Fitzgerald, UCSF '... combining a sureness of classical learning with a sympathetic understanding of the relevant areas of the modern literature. A book that will be of interest and profit to classicist and modern alike.' Dialogue

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David Gallop is Professor of Philosophy (Emeritus) at Trent University, Ontario, and has taught philosophy at the University of Toronto. His publications include editions of Plato’s 'Phaedo', 'Defence of Socrates', 'Euthyphro' and 'Crito'.

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