Philosophy and Exegesis in Simplicius

Name: Philosophy and Exegesis in Simplicius
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Han Baltussen

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This is the first book-length study in English of the interpretative and philosophical approach of the commentaries of Simplicius of Cilicia (c. AD 530). Simplicius' work, marked by doctrinal complexity and scholarship, is unusually self-conscious, learned and rich in its sources, and he is therefore one of those rare authors who is of interest to ancient philosophers, historians and classicists alike. Here, Han Baltussen argues that our understanding of Simplicius' methodology will be greatly enhanced if we study how his scholarly approach impacts on his philosophical exegesis. His commentaries are placed in their intellectual context and several case studies shed light on his critical treatment of earlier philosophers and his often polemical use of previous commentaries. "Philosophy and Exegesis in Simplicius" not only clarifies the objectives, pre-suppositions and impact of Simplicius' work, but also illustrates how, as a competent philosopher explicating Aristotelian and Platonic ideas, he continues and develops a method that pursues philosophy by way of exegetical engagement with earlier thinkers and commentators. The investigation opens up connections with broader issues, such as the reception of Presocratic philosophy within the commentary tradition, the nature and purpose of his commentaries, and the demise of pagan philosophy.

Product details

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

306

Release Date:

2008-12-30

Publication Date:

2008-08-14

Publisher:

Bloomsbury 3PL

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

071563500X

ISBN13:

9780715635001

Weight:

625 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

21 cm

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