Aspasius: On Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 1-4, 7-8 by Aspasius (English) Paperba

Description: Aspasius: On Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 1-4, 7-8 by Aspasius, David Konstan Aspasius commentary on the "Nicomachean Ethics"is one of the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotles works, dating to the middle of the second century AD. It offers insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school in the early Roman Empire. This work is a translation of Aspasius work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Until the launch of this series nearly twenty years ago, the 15,000 volumes of the ancient Greek commentators on Aristotle, written mainly between 200 and 600 AD, constituted the largest corpus of extant Greek philosophical writings not translated into English or other European languages. Aspasius commentary on the Nicomachean Ethics, of which six books have come down to us, is the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotles works, dating to the middle of the second century AD. It offers precious insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school in the early Roman Empire, and provides illuminating discussions of numerous technical points in Aristotles treatise, along with valuable excursuses on such topics as the nature of the emotions. This is the first complete translation of Aspasius work in any modern language. Author Biography David Konstan is John Rowe Workman Distinguished Professor of Classics and Professor of Comparative Literature at Brown University. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Textual Emendations TRANSLATION Notes Bibliography English-Greek Glossary Greek-English Index Index of Passages Cited Subject Index Promotional One of the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotles works, this work offers insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school. Long Description Until the launch of this series nearly twenty years ago, the 15,000 volumes of the ancient Greek commentators on Aristotle, written mainly between 200 and 600 AD, constituted the largest corpus of extant Greek philosophical writings not translated into English or other European languages. Over 40 volumes have now appeared in the series, which is planned in some 80 volumes altogether. Aspasius commentary on the Nicomachean Ethics , of which six books have come down to us, is the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotles works, dating to the middle of the second century AD. It offers precious insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school in the early Roman Empire, and provides illuminating discussions of numerous technical points in Aristotles treatise, along with valuable excursuses on such topics as the nature of the emotions. This is the first complete translation of Aspasius work in any modern language. Promotional "Headline" Aspasius commentary on the Nicomachean Ethics is one of the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotles works, dating to the middle of the second century AD. It offers insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school in the early Roman Empire. This work is a translation of Aspasius work. Feature The latest volume in a prestigious scholarly series, now in over 90 volumes Details ISBN1472558138 Author David Konstan Pages 256 Language English Translator David Konstan ISBN-10 1472558138 ISBN-13 9781472558138 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-10 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title ASPASIUS ON ARISTOTLE NICOMACH DEWEY 170 Subtitle On Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 1-4, 7-8 UK Release Date 2014-04-10 NZ Release Date 2014-04-10 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2014-04-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78879930;

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