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On Dreams

Aristotle
Greek. Περὶ ἐνυπνίων · около 350 до н.э.
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • In his work, Aristotle considers dreams as a natural phenomenon, not as a supernatural or divine revelation.
  • He asserts that dreams are connected to physiological processes and are the result of sensory activity during sleep.
  • Aristotle believes that dreams can reflect a person's physical condition and even foretell illnesses.
  • The philosopher analyzes how various bodily states, such as hunger or thirst, can influence the content of dreams.
  • Aristotle also discusses why dreams are often illogical and strange, linking this to the absence of rational control during sleep.
On Dreams
Date of publication: 1 March 2025
Updated: 4 March 2025
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Aristotle
Original title: Greek. Περὶ ἐνυπνίων · около 350 до н.э.
Genre: Philosophy
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