It is well known that Early Modern philosophers rejected Aristotelian philosophy of nature. At the same time, they passionately embraced the major Hellenistic schools of philosophy. The study takes this fact as a point of departure to explain the fundamental differences between Aristotle and his Hellenistic successors. At the heart of the investigation lies Aristotle's discussion of motion, which is essential for many Aristotelian conceptions.

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Andree Hahmann, University of Pennsylvania, USA.