Aristotelianism in the first century BCE : Xenarchus of Seleucia / Andrea Falcon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Falcon, Andrea.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Xenarchus (Of Seleucia), 75 B.C.-18 A.D.

Xenarchus.

Aristotle.

Philosophy, Ancient.

Physical Description:

xi, 227 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Summary:

"A full study of the remaining evidence for Xenarchus of Seleucia, one of the earliest interpreters of Aristotle. Andrea Falcon places the evidence in its context, the revival of interest in Aristotle's philosophy that took place in the first century BCE. Xenarchus is often presented as a rebel, challenging Aristotle and the Aristotelian tradition. This book argues that there is more to Xenarchus and his philosophical activity than an opposition to Aristotle; he was a creative philosopher, and his views are best understood as an attempt to revise and update Aristotle's philosophy. By looking at how Xenarchus negotiated different aspects of Aristotle's philosophy, this book highlights elements of rupture as well as strands of continuity within the Aristotelian tradition"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Xenarchus: the man, his work, and his influence in antiquity; 2. Texts, translations, and notes; Conclusion; Appendix. Vestiges of Xenarchus in the Middle Ages.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780521876506

0521876508

OCLC:

743214152

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