Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 1-3

By Robert B. Todd and Themistius

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 introduction, extensive explanatory notes and a bibliography.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715639226
• ISBN13: 9780715639221
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"