Philoponus: On Aristotle Meteorology 1.1-3

Aristotle's Meteorology influenced generations of speculation about the earth sciences, ranging from atmospheric phenomena to earthquakes. The commentary of John Philoponus (6th century AD) on the opening three chapters of Meteorology is here translated for the first time into English by Dr Inna Kupreeva, building on the work of L.G. Westerink. Philoponus, who today is increasingly respected as a philosopher in his own right, here engages critically with Aristotle's views about the building-blocks of our world, its size and relationship to other heavenly bodies, and reception of warmth from the sun. The translation in this volume is accompanied by a detailed introduction, extensive commentary notes and a bibliography.

Author: Philoponus
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04/10/2014
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d
ISBN13: 9781472558213
ISBN10: 1472558219
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient and Classical
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Ancient & Classical
- Philosophy | Criticism

About the Author

Inna Kupreeva is Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh, UK.