Boethius: On Aristotle on Interpretation 4-6 Contributor(s): Boethius (Author), Smith, Andrew (Translator), Griffin, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1472557905 ISBN-13: 9781472557902 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2014 Click for more in this series: Ancient Commentators on Aristotle |
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BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
Dewey: 160 |
Series: Ancient Commentators on Aristotle |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (0.51 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
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Publisher Description: Boethius (c. 480-c. 525) was a Christian philosopher and author of many translations and works of philosophy, most famously the Consolations of Philosophy which were probably written when he was under house arrest, having been accused of treason by King Theoderic the Great. He was subsequently executed. On Interpretation is the second part of the Organon, as Aristotle's collected works on logic are known; it deals comprehensively and systematically with the relationship between logic and language. In his first six chapters, Aristotle defines name, verb, sentence, statement, affirmation and negation. Boethius preserves lost interpretations by two of the greatest earlier interpreters, Alexander and Porphyry, and the defence of the work's authenticity against criticism. He records the idea of Porphyry that Aristotelians believe in three types of name and verb, written, spoken and mental, in other words a language of the mind. Boethius' commentary formed part of his project to bring knowledge of Plato and Aristotle to the Latin-speaking world. It had great influence, remaining the standard introduction to On Interpretation throughout the Latin Middle Ages. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Andrew: - Andrew Smith is the author of Ghost Medicine and The Marbury Lens, both of which were named American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults. He is also the author of In the Path of Falling Objects. Smith started writing for newspapers and radio. He then traveled around the world and from job to job, working in metal mills, as a longshoreman, in bars and liquor stores, in security and as a musician. Now, in addition to writing, he teaches high school advanced placement classes and coaches rugby. He lives in Southern California with his family, in a rural location in the mountains. |
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