Syrianus: On Aristotle Metaphysics 3-4

by John M. Dillon

Syrianus, originally from Alexandria, moved to Athens and became the head of the Academy there after the death of Plutarch of Athens. In discussing "Aristotle's 'Metaphysics' 3-4", shows how metaphysics, as a philosophical science, was conceived by the Neoplatonic philosopher of Late Antiquity. The questions raised by Aristotle in "Metaphysics" 3 as to the scope of metaphysics are answered by Syrianus, who also criticizes the alternative answers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715636650
• ISBN13: 9780715636657
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"