--- product_id: 26319149 title: "Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery)" price: "NZ$67" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/26319149-aristotles-physics-a-guided-study-masterworks-of-discovery store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) **Price:** NZ$67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) - **How much does it cost?** NZ$67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/26319149-aristotles-physics-a-guided-study-masterworks-of-discovery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) [Sachs, Joe, Aristotle, Sachs, Joe] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) Review: Good translation; excellent explanations. - Excellent book. Sachs is a great translator. Review: Best Translation Out There - This translation of Aristotle's Physics is really the best one available - and not simply because the others are terrible (some of them are not terrible), but because this one is extraordinary. As some of the other reviewers may have suggested, it can be hard to read at times because of the unfamiliar phrasings. However, I think this is irrelevant because (a) other translation are not easy reading either, (b) other translations are not as good at capturing Aristotle's meaning so that even if they were much easier to read they just make it that much easier for you to misunderstand Aristotle, (c) in fact the efforts required to follow the unfamiliar phrasings in this translation are themselves part of what makes this translation the most useful for anyone who wants to understand Aristotle, and (d) its really not all that hard to read. (And the same points go for the other translations by Sachs.) Sachs unpacks the richness of the Greek terms in his translation rather than covering it over with English terms that give you the illusion of understanding or force you to constantly adjust your thought about what the English words are supposed to mean in the context of Aristotle's philosophy. For example, Sachs' translation of energeia as "being-at-work" as opposed to "activity," and entelecheia as "being-at-work-staying-itself" as opposed to "actualization." Sachs' translations here really put the nuances of the Greek terms to the forefront, and they give you the opportunity to think through (and to think hard about) what Aristotle must mean in a beautiful way that makes reading this translation a real learning, eye-opening, awakening experience. Also Sachs provides very useful glossary, introduction, and commentary. If you're just starting Aristotle or have been studying him for years, this translation is sure to do you right. I've been studying Aristotle for about a decade and a half and I never cease to very greatly appreciate Sachs' translations. --Michael Russo ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #446,210 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #221 in Individual Philosophers (Books) #429 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #1,289 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (20) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches | | Edition | includes a new translation | | ISBN-10 | 0813521920 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0813521923 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 278 pages | | Publication date | March 1, 1995 | | Publisher | Rutgers University Press | | Reading age | 16 years and up | ## Images ![Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616S06KLxkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good translation; excellent explanations. *by J***. on March 3, 2025* Excellent book. Sachs is a great translator. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Translation Out There *by S***P on October 17, 2009* This translation of Aristotle's Physics is really the best one available - and not simply because the others are terrible (some of them are not terrible), but because this one is extraordinary. As some of the other reviewers may have suggested, it can be hard to read at times because of the unfamiliar phrasings. However, I think this is irrelevant because (a) other translation are not easy reading either, (b) other translations are not as good at capturing Aristotle's meaning so that even if they were much easier to read they just make it that much easier for you to misunderstand Aristotle, (c) in fact the efforts required to follow the unfamiliar phrasings in this translation are themselves part of what makes this translation the most useful for anyone who wants to understand Aristotle, and (d) its really not all that hard to read. (And the same points go for the other translations by Sachs.) Sachs unpacks the richness of the Greek terms in his translation rather than covering it over with English terms that give you the illusion of understanding or force you to constantly adjust your thought about what the English words are supposed to mean in the context of Aristotle's philosophy. For example, Sachs' translation of energeia as "being-at-work" as opposed to "activity," and entelecheia as "being-at-work-staying-itself" as opposed to "actualization." Sachs' translations here really put the nuances of the Greek terms to the forefront, and they give you the opportunity to think through (and to think hard about) what Aristotle must mean in a beautiful way that makes reading this translation a real learning, eye-opening, awakening experience. Also Sachs provides very useful glossary, introduction, and commentary. If you're just starting Aristotle or have been studying him for years, this translation is sure to do you right. I've been studying Aristotle for about a decade and a half and I never cease to very greatly appreciate Sachs' translations. --Michael Russo ### ⭐ Tragic: Best translation; worst publishing job *by G***E on November 6, 2019* See the other reviews for notes about the translation. It's easily the best one. What is absolutely heartbreaking is that this terrific translation is bound up in arguably the worst format I've ever seen this work presented. The pages themselves are bad quality, and there's not even any line break whatsoever between the various sections. It all reads like an overly cramped, jam-packed attempt to save money on publishing. I have been checking regularly to see if Joe Sachs's translation has been reprinted elsewhere, and will continue to search until it has been. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aristotle's Physics: A Guided Study (Masterworks of Discovery) - Aristotle's Metaphysics --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/26319149-aristotles-physics-a-guided-study-masterworks-of-discovery](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/26319149-aristotles-physics-a-guided-study-masterworks-of-discovery) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*