Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 1-3

Description

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.

Robert B. Todd recently retired as Professor of Classics, University of British Columbia. He is the author of translations of 'Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 4' and 'Themistius: On Aristotle Physics 5-8' in this series.

[Of the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series] 'A massive scholarly achievement of the highest importance' -- The Times.