"...an extraordinary and welcome addition to academic library Philosophy collections and Aristotelean Studies supplemental reading lists" —Midwest Book Review
"A profound, intelligent and very helpful book for those who want to understand what really happens in a text difficult as the de anima.” —Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"[Diamond's] tireless hunt for echoes of the divine in all life functions often leads to insightful observations and suggestions about the structure of, and relationship between, those functions. Anyone with a serious interest in Aristotle’s scientific and metaphysical thought should consider reading this book." —Ancient Philosophy