Description: Simplicius: On Aristotle Physics 4.1-5 and 10-14 by J.O. Urmson, Professor J.O. Urmson Originally published: London: Gerald Duckworth & Co., Ltd., 1992. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This companion to J. O. Urmsons translation in the same series of Simplicius Corollaries on Place and Time contains Simplicius commentary on the chapters on place and time in Aristotles Physics book 4. It is a rich source for the preceding 800 years discussion of Aristotles views. Simplicius records attacks on Aristotles claim that time requires change, or consciousness. He reports a rebuttal of the Pythagorean theory that history will repeat itself exactly. He evaluates Aristotles treatment of Zenos paradox concerning place. Throughout he elucidates the structure and meaning of Aristotles argument, and all the more clearly for having separated off his own views into the Corollaries. Author Biography J. O. Urmson is an Emeritus Professor of Stanford University and an Emeritus Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionTextual EmendationsTRANSLATIONNotesBibliography English-GreekGlossary Greek-English IndexIndex of Passages CitedSubjectIndex Promotional This companion to J. O. Urmsons translation in the same series of Simplicius Corollaries on Place and Time contains Simplicius commentary on the chapters on place and time in Aristotles Physics book 4. It is a rich source for the preceding 800 years discussion of Aristotles views. Long Description This companion to J. O. Urmsons translation in the same series of Simplicius Corollaries on Place and Time contains Simplicius commentary on the chapters on place and time in Aristotles Physics book 4. It is a rich source for the preceding 800 years discussion of Aristotles views. Simplicius records attacks on Aristotles claim that time requires change, or consciousness. He reports a rebuttal of the Pythagorean theory that history will repeat itself exactly. He evaluates Aristotles treatment of Zenos paradox concerning place. Throughout he elucidates the structure and meaning of Aristotles arguement, and all the more clearly for having separated off his own views into the Corollaries . Promotional "Headline" This companion to J. O. Urmsons translation in the same series of Simplicius Corollaries on Place and Time contains Simplicius commentary on the chapters on place and time in Aristotles Physics book 4. It is a rich source for the preceding 800 years discussion of Aristotles views. Feature The latest volume in a prestigious scholarly series, now in over 90 volumes Details ISBN1780934246 Author Professor J.O. Urmson Pages 231 Language English ISBN-10 1780934246 ISBN-13 9781780934242 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 185 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title SIMPLICIUS ON ARISTOTLE PHYSIC Subtitle On Aristotle Physics 4. 1-5 and 10-14 UK Release Date 2014-04-10 NZ Release Date 2014-04-10 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Ancient Commentators on Aristotle Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-10 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-03-25 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:78737644;
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Book Title: Simplicius: on Aristotle Physics 4.1-5 and 10-14
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Author: Professor J.O. Urmson
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