This important commentary by Alexander of Aphrodisias on Aristotle's work on biochemistry was previously lost. However, four chapters of it have been reidentified 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. In addition to a 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.
| ISBN: | 9780801443350 |
| Publication date: | 6th April 2006 |
| Author: | Alexander, Emma Gannagé, Peter Adamson |
| Publisher: | Cornell University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Ancient Commentators on Aristotle |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Philosophical traditions and schools of thought |
This important commentary by Alexander of Aphrodisias on Aristotle's work on biochemistry was previously lost. However, four chapters of it have been reidentified 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. In addition to a 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.
On Aristotle's "On Coming-to-Be and Perishing 2.2-5" features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
On Aristotle's "On Coming-to-Be and Perishing 2.2-5" is available in Hardback
On Aristotle's "On Coming-to-Be and Perishing 2.2-5" was written by Alexander, Emma Gannagé, Peter Adamson and published by Cornell University Press
On Aristotle's "On Coming-to-Be and Perishing 2.2-5" has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series