In preparing the translation and notes I had the benefit of a wealth of past scholarshipĪs indicated in the bibliography. Of Book 12 as a whole, albeit drawing at times on Neoplatonic materials to fill out his interpretation. Seriously by modern editors, he offers informative insights into difficult passages and a comprehensive and illuminating exegesis In addition to plausible textual readings and reconstructions, which are still treated As I carried out this project, I became increasingly impressed with Ps.-Alexander’s contribution.Īlthough he is not of the same calibre as Alexander of Aphrodisias and is cavalier in his treatment of sources, his commentary
Of years ago out of curiosity while studying the Metaphysics as a member of the Ohio I started work on this translation a number To this volume includes a discussion of Ps.-Alexander’s identity and a critical assessment of his work in addition toĪn overview of his interpretation of Book 12 and a brief account of his sources. On the Metaphysics to appear in the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Series, the introduction Since this is the first selection from Ps.-Alexander’s portion of the commentary Is called ‘Ps.-Alexander’ in this volume, as explained in the Introduction. The author of the extant commentary on Book 12, Of Book 12 is lost, except for fragments preserved in Arabic by Averroes. It was covered in the commentary on the Metaphysics by Alexander of Aphrodisias, the premier ancient commentator.
Philosophy by an author known as ‘the Philosopher’. Metaphysics is the culmination of a treatise regarded as one of the greatest works of
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