Alexander Of Aphrodisias

Alexander of Aphrodisias: On Aristotle On Coming to be and Perishing 2.2-5 (eBook, PDF)

Übersetzer: Gannage, Emma

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This important commentary by Alexander of Aphrodisias on Aristotle's work on biochemistry was previously lost. However, four chapters of it have been re-identified in an Arabic translation by Emma Gannage and are here translated for the first time. The chapters were preserved in the writings of an eighth-century alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan. In addition to preserving an interesting example of very early cross-cultural scientific activity in the Muslim world, the newly discovered material is of philosophical importance: We learn how Alexander attempted to provide a unified theory that would unite Aristotle's chemistry with his elemental physics. As well as an English translation of the text, this volume includes a detailed introduction demonstrating the authenticity of the work and discussing its contribution to our understanding of ancient science.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472501295
• Artikelnr.: 40660534

Autorenporträt

R.W. Sharples is Professor of Classics at University College London.