The Ancient Commentators on Plato and Aristotle (Ancient Philosophies (Paperback)) (Paperback)
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Short Description for The Ancient Commentators on Plato and Aristotle Offers an introduction to the writings of the late ancient commentators on Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. This work provides a historical overview followed by a series of thematic chapters on epistemology, science and logic, physics, psychology, metaphysics and ethics. It focuses on the writings of Themistius, Porphyry and Proclus.
Full description- Publisher: University of California Press
- Published: 15 June 2009
- Format: Paperback 336 pages
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- Categories: Political Science & Theory | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Philosophy | Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500
- ISBN 13: 9780520260276 ISBN 10: 0520260279
- Sales rank: 603,637
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Full description for The Ancient Commentators on Plato and Aristotle
The study of the ancient commentators has developed considerably over the past few decades, fueled by recent translations of their often daunting writings. This book offers the only concise, accessible general introduction currently available to the writings of the late ancient commentators on Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. Miira Tuominen provides a historical overview followed by a series of thematic chapters on epistemology, science and logic, physics, psychology, metaphysics, and ethics. In particular, she focuses on the writings of Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius, Porphyry, Proclus, Philoponus and Simplicius. Until recently, the late ancient commentators have been understood mainly as sources of information concerning the masters upon whose works they comment. This book offers new insights into their way of doing philosophy in their own right.
