Simplicius: On Aristotle "On the Heavens 3.7-4.6" by Ian Mueller (English) Hardc

Description: Simplicius by Ian Mueller Examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the "Timaeus". This book identifies fifteen objections by Aristotle to Platos views on weight in the four elements. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Commenting on the end of Aristotle "On the Heavens" Book 3, Simplicius examines Aristotles criticisms of Platos theory of elemental chemistry in the "Timaeus". Plato makes the characteristics of the four elements depend on the shapes of component corpuscles and ultimately on the arrangement of the triangles which compose them. Simplicius preserves and criticizes the contributions made to the debate in lost works by two other major commentators, Alexander the Aristotelian, and Proclus the Platonist. In Book 4, Simplicius identifies fifteen objections by Aristotle to Platos views on weight in the four elements. He finishes Book 4 by elaborating Aristotles criticisms of Democritus theory of weight in the atoms, including Democritus suggestions about the influence of atomic shape on certain atomic motions. Author Biography Ian Mueller is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Chicago. He has also translated "Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 2.1-9", "Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 2.10-14" and "Simpllicius: On Aristotle on the Heavens 3.1-7" for the series. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Translation 3.7 305b28-end. Criticism of Platos geometrical chemistry 3.8 Criticism of Platos geometrical chemistry continued 4.1 Absolute and relative heaviness and lightness; criticism of Platos claim that there is no above and below in the universe 4.2 Criticism of previous accounts of heaviness and lightness 4.3 Heaviness and lightness; natural motion as the attaining of form 4.4 The existence of places between above and below and of elements, water and air, to occupy them 4.5 The four elements differ in their matter 4.6 The effect of shape and size on the motion of bodies Appendix 1. On the geometric arguments of 652,9-655,27 Appendix 2. On some later discussions of 306b5-8 Textual Questions (a) Departures from Heibergs text (b) Simplicius citations of On the Heaven 3.1-7, 305b28 (c) Simplicius citations of other texts (d) Lemmas Notes Bibliography English-Greek Glossary Greek-English Index Index of Passages Index of Names Subject Index Addenda Review [Of the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Series]A massive scholarly achievement of the highest importance. The Times Review Quote Je nai rien trouv Details ISBN0715638440 Short Title SIMPLICIUS Series Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Language English Translator Ian Mueller ISBN-10 0715638440 ISBN-13 9780715638446 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Illustrations Yes Residence IL, US Author Ian Mueller Imprint Bristol Classical Press UK Release Date 2009-12-04 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2009-12-04 Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2009-12-04 Subtitle On Aristotle "On the Heavens 3.7-4.6" DEWEY 523.10901 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2009-12-03 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:23195388;

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