Alexander of Aphrodisias

Name: Alexander of Aphrodisias
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This important commentary by Alexander of Aphrodisias on Aristotle's work on biochemistry was previously lost. However, four chapters of it have been re-identified in an Arabic translation by Emma Gannage and are here translated for the first time. The chapters were preserved in the writings of an eighth-century alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan. In addition to preserving an interesting example of very early cross-cultural scientific activity in the Muslim world, the newly discovered material is of philosophical importance: We learn how Alexander attempted to provide a unified theory that would unite Aristotle's chemistry with his elemental physics. As well as an English translation of the text, this volume includes a detailed introduction demonstrating the authenticity of the work and discussing its contribution to our understanding of ancient science.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 174
Release Date:: 2014-04-10
Publication Date:: 2014-04-10
Publisher:: Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1472557743
ISBN13:: 9781472557742
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 275 g
Height:: 156 cm
Width:: 234 cm
Thickness:: 10 cm

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