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Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 1–8: General Introduction to the 12 Volumes of Translations (Ancient Commentators on Aristotle)

by Stephen Menn

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Overview

The 12 volumes of translations of ancient commentators on Aristotle’s works are a major resource for scholars of ancient philosophy. They provide access to the interpretations of Aristotle’s works by some of the most important philosophers of antiquity, including Alexander of Aphrodisias, Themistius, and Simplicius. These translations are essential for understanding the development of Aristotelian thought and the influence of Aristotle on later philosophy.

The Volumes

The 12 volumes of translations are divided into three series:

Series I: Alexander of Aphrodisias
Series II: Themistius
Series III: Simplicius

Each volume contains a translation of one or more of Aristotle’s works, along with an and notes by the translator. The translations are based on the critical editions of Aristotle’s works, and they are faithful to the original Greek text.

The Commentators

The three commentators whose works are translated in these volumes are among the most important philosophers of antiquity. Alexander of Aphrodisias (c. 200 – c. 270 CE) was a Neoplatonic philosopher who wrote extensively on Aristotle’s works. He is best known for his commentaries on Aristotle’s Metaphysics and Nicomachean Ethics.

Themistius (c. 317 – c. 388 CE) was a Neoplatonic philosopher who served as a tutor to the Roman emperor Theodosius I. He wrote commentaries on Aristotle’s Physics, On the Heavens, and De Anima.

Simplicius (c. 490 – c. 560 CE) was a Neoplatonic philosopher who wrote commentaries on Aristotle’s Categories, On Interpretation, Prior Analytics, Posterior Analytics, Topics, Sophistical Refutations, Physics, On the Heavens, De Generatione et Corruptione, Meteorology, De Anima, Parva Naturalia, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics.

The Translations

The translations in these volumes are clear and accurate, and they are accessible to scholars of all levels. The translators have provided helpful s and notes that explain the commentators’ interpretations of Aristotle’s works.

The 12 volumes of translations of ancient commentators on Aristotle’s works are a valuable resource for scholars of ancient philosophy. They provide access to the interpretations of Aristotle’s works by some of the most important philosophers of antiquity, and they are essential for understanding the development of Aristotelian thought and the influence of Aristotle on later philosophy.

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Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 1–8: General Introduction to the 12 Volumes of Translations (Ancient Commentators on Aristotle)

by Stephen Menn

5 out of 5