Description: Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 1-3 by Themistius, Robert B. Todd A volume in the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series, a path breaking enterprise which for the first time translates the commentaries of the Neoplatonic commentators on the works of Aristotle into English. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Themistius treatment of Books 1-3 of Aristotles Physics presents central features of Aristotles 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. Author Biography Robert B. Todd was Quondam Professor of Classics, University of British Columbia and Fellow of the Institute for Research in Classical Philosophy and Science. He has translated three volumes of Themistius paraphrase of Aristotles Physics in this series, Ancient Commentators on Aristotle. Table of Contents IntroductionTextual EmendationsTranslationNotesBibliographyEnglish-Greek GlossaryGreek-English IndexIndex of Passages CitedGeneral Index Promotional This is the first translation into English of the philosopher Themistius commentary on Aristotles Physics. Long Description Themistius treatment of Books 1-3 of Aristotles Physics presents central features of Aristotles 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 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 book will be of interest to all students of ancient and medieval philosophy, history and philosophy of science. Promotional "Headline" This is the first translation into English of the philosopher Themistius commentary on Aristotles Physics . Feature Latest volume in a prestigious scholarly series of over 90 volumes Details ISBN147255793X Author Robert B. Todd Pages 232 Language English Translator Robert B. Todd ISBN-10 147255793X ISBN-13 9781472557933 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-10 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title THEMISTIUS ON ARISTOTLE PHYSIC DEWEY 113 Subtitle On Aristotle Physics 1-3 UK Release Date 2014-04-10 NZ Release Date 2014-04-10 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2014-03-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78879919;
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