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Alexander of Aphrodisias: Quaestiones 2.16-3.15 by Professor R. W. Sharples (Paperback, 2013)

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A further dozen concern problems in physical theory, including infinity, necessity and potentiality.

This volume completes the translation in this series of Quaestiones attributed to Alexander of Aphrodisias, the leading ancient commentator on Aristotle. The Quaestiones are concerned with physics and metaphysics, psychology and divine providence. They exemplify the process whereby Aristotle's thought came to be organised into 'Aristotelianism' and show how interpretations were influenced by doctrines of Hellenistic philosophy. Some, translated into Arabic and thence into Latin, played a part in the transmission of ancient Greek philosophy to the medieval world. Those interested in Aristotle's psychological views will find this half of Quaestiones particularly valuable. Ten of the problems discussed explicitly involve issues raised in On the Soul, including the unity of apperception and the transition from first to second actuality in the act of contemplation. A further dozen concern problems in physical theory, including infinity, necessity and potentiality. Quaestio 2.21 concerns divine providence and helps supplement our kwledge of Alexander's position based on surviving Arabic fragments of his On Providence.

Place of Publication
London
Spine
12mm
Series Title
Ancient Commentators ON Aristotle
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Author Biography
R. w. Sharples Was Lecturer in Classics AT University College London.
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Author(s)
Professor R. w. Sharples
Date of Publication
01/01/2013
Subject
Philosophy
Imprint
Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Philosophy

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