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Themistius : on Aristotle physics 1-3 /

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 pion...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Todd, Robert B. (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2012.
Colección:Ancient commentators on Aristotle.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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 int.
Notas:"Paperback edition first published 2014"--Title page verso
Descripción Física:1 online resource (231 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781472501691
1472501691