Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 1-3 Contributor(s): Themistius (Author), Todd, Robert B. (Translator), Griffin, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 147255793X ISBN-13: 9781472557933 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Foreign Language Study | Ancient Languages (see Also Latin) - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
Dewey: 530.01 |
Series: Ancient Commentators on Aristotle |
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.73 lbs) 232 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Themistius' treatment of Books 1-3 of Aristotle's Physics presents central features of Aristotle's thought about principles, causation, change and infinity. The tradition of synthesising and epitomising exegesis is here raised to a new level by the innovative method of paraphrase pioneered by Themistius. Taking a selective, but telling, account of the earlier Peripatetic and Presocratic tradition, Themistius creates a framework that can still be profitably used in the study of Aristotle. This volume contains the first English translation of Themistius' commentary, accompanied by a detailed introduction, extensive explanatory notes and a bibliography. |