Ideas from 'The History of Animals' by Aristotle [344 BCE], by Theme Structure

[found in 'The Basic Works of Aristotle' by Aristotle (ed/tr McKeon,Richard) [Modern Library Classics 2001,0-375-75799-6]].

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
Aristotelian explanation by essence may need to draw on knowledge of other essences [Koslicki]
27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 2. Life
Plants have far less life than animals, but more life than other corporeal entities
27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 3. Evolution
There is a gradual proceeding from the inanimate to animals, with no clear borderlines