Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 8.1-5
Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 8.1-5 by István Bodnár is a scholarly work published by Bloomsbury Academic on May 9, 2013. This 256-page volume presents an English translation of Simplicius’ commentary on Aristotle’s Physics, specifically focusing on book eight, chapters one to five. The text includes significant quotations and explanations of fragments from Presocratic philosophers, as well as excerpts from Philoponus’ critique of Aristotle’s views on the eternity of the world.
Readers will find a detailed introduction, explanatory notes, and a bibliography that enhance the understanding of the philosophical discussions presented. The commentary draws extensively on the lost works of Alexander of Aphrodisias, providing a comprehensive examination of ancient and classical philosophy. This edition is suitable for those interested in literary criticism, philosophy, and the historical context of these philosophical debates.
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In this commentary on Aristotle Physics book eight, chapters one to five, the sixth-century philosopher Simplicius quotes and explains important fragments of the Presocratic philosophers, provides the fragments of his Christian opponent Philoponus’ Against Aristotle On the Eternity of the World, and makes extensive use of the lost commentary of Aristotle’s leading defender, Alexander of Aphrodisias.
This volume contains an English translation of Simplicius’ important commentary, as well as a detailed introduction, explanatory notes and a bibliography.
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